Publications by authors named "Ivana Guida"
A total of 75 powdered infant milk formula (PIF) samples collected from pharmacies and drugstores in Western Sicily, Italy, and representative of 12 different brands were analyzed in this study to evaluate their microbiological quality. According to the U.S.
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- Parents and child care workers lack awareness that powdered infant formula (PIF) is not sterile, which can lead to unsafe handling practices.
- A study in Palermo surveyed parents and child care workers, finding notable gaps in knowledge, especially among parents, about the risks of microbial contamination in PIF.
- Child care workers demonstrated better adherence to safe handling practices due to regular training, highlighting the need for improved education for all caregivers to minimize health risks to infants.