Poor hand hygiene is a critical factor in foodborne illness. Many people do not consistently follow proper handwashing techniques increasing the risk of harmful microbes spreading during food preparation. This is particularly concerning among vulnerable groups.
A new Food Safety Research Network funded project aims to improve handwashing and food safety at home by developing and evaluating a smart sink system.
The smart sink system is developed by the Centre for Engineering Research on Intelligent Sensors and Systems (CeRISS) and ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre at Cardiff Metropolitan University. The smart sink system will use intelligent sensors and computational tools to provide instant feedback to users on how to improve their handwashing.
By providing instant feedback, the smart sink system offers the potential to promote safer food handling in the home.
