A new survey by Amineva Global has revealed deep public anxiety over the safety of food sold to consumers, with a majority of respondents expressing serious concerns about hygiene, handling, and contamination across the food supply chain.
The survey, which gathered responses from 80 consumers across different age groups, found that 58.75 percent of respondents consider the food they consume to be very unsafe, while only 2.5 percent believe it is very safe. The findings point to widespread mistrust in both commercially prepared and street-vended food.
The study examined food purchasing habits, confidence in food safety, perceived health risks, and public support for stronger regulatory oversight. While most respondents reported regularly consuming both home-prepared and commercially prepared meals with a strong preference for local dishes confidence in food safety remained notably low.
Respondents cited concerns including the use of harmful chemicals, poor hygiene practices, and contamination during food handling and preparation. Several participants also expressed unease about food sold in open environments, questioning the cleanliness of vendors, utensils, and surrounding conditions.
According to the survey, 77.5 percent of respondents believe food today poses a greater health risk than it did in the past. Many indicated growing uncertainty about how food is produced, transported, stored, and handled before reaching consumers.
Public demand for intervention was strong. The findings show that 91.25 percent of respondents support stricter food safety monitoring, while 87.5 percent favor deeper investigations across the food supply chain, including farms, markets, transport systems, and retail outlets. The level of support signals increasing calls for stronger regulation, routine inspections, and accountability.
Amineva Global stated that the research was conducted through direct field engagement with consumers, vendors, and health facilities. The organization noted that the findings underscore the need for improved hygiene standards, better public education on food safety, and stronger enforcement of existing regulations.
The survey also indicated that many consumers have experienced physical discomfort after eating food purchased outside the home, further reinforcing public fears. While some respondents acknowledged the convenience and affordability of ready-to-eat foods, safety concerns were reported to outweigh these benefits.
Findings from this survey is aimed to arouse advocacy and support collaboration between public health authorities, food regulators, and civil society organizations to strengthen food safety systems. The full REPORT has been released for public discussions
