Vol. 2, Issue 1, Part A (2025)

Food hygiene remains a critical public health priority, particularly in resource-limited and densely populated community settings where foodborne illnesses are pervasive. Nurses, especially community health nurses (CHNs), are uniquely positioned to lead interventions that address unsafe food handling practices. This review explores the role of evidence-based practices (EBPs) in promoting food hygiene from the nursing perspective. It synthesizes literature on the effectiveness of educational programs, policy enforcement, and collaborative community models in reducing contamination and improving food safety awareness. The paper highlights nursing-led strategies such as hygiene education, risk communication, culturally sensitive outreach, and participatory health promotion. It also discusses challenges such as low literacy, infrastructural limitations, and resistance to behavioral change. The review concludes by emphasizing the importance of empowering nurses with current research, adequate training, and institutional support to create sustainable improvements in food hygiene. Integrating EBPs within community nursing models can significantly reduce the burden of foodborne diseases and enhance population-level health outcomes.