Table 1.
Constructs, items, and references.
| Construct | Item | Measurement | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food safety trust (FST) |
How much trust do you have in the following institutions or persons that they are conscious of their responsibilities in food safety affairs? | [12] | |
| FST1 | The State Food and Drug Administration and the sub-bureaus. | ||
| FST2 | Food safety experts and scholars. | ||
| FST3 | Food manufacturers and retailers. | ||
| FST4 | Food certification bodies. | ||
| Risk perception (RP) | RP1 | It is dangerous to drink the recalled Chinese spirits containing abused additives (such as cyclamate). | [12] |
| RP2 | Drinking recalled Chinese spirits containing abusive additives, such as cyclamate, would seriously damage my health. | ||
| RP3 | Drinking recalled Chinese spirits containing abusive additives (such as cyclamate) will bring me property loss (possible medical expenses). | ||
| RP4 | When I drink, it is unpleasant to think of Chinese spirits recall originated from abuse of additives, such as cyclamate. | ||
| Coping efficacy perception (CEP) | CEP1 | I think change consumption to other Chinese spirits brand can protect my health. | [8,20] |
| CEP2 | I think stop purchasing the recalled Chinese spirits can save potential medical expenses arising from drinking the recalled Chinese spirits. | ||
| CEP3 | I think I am knowledgeable and competent to handle with the Chinese spirits recall affair. | ||
| CEP4 | I think I have enough time and money to conduct the protective behavior. | ||
| Information seeking (IS) | IS1 | I will search for more information about the additive involved in the Chinese spirits recall. | [52] |
| IS2 | I have to search for more information. | ||
| IS3 | I am concerned with the latest news about the recall every day. | ||
| IS4 | I search for information if it is available in other places. | ||
| Protective behavioral intention (PBI) | PBI1 | I would stop purchase the recalled Chinese spirits before I think it is safe. | [9,40] |
| PBI2 | I would change consumption to other types of wine products (i.e., beers, wines and spirits). | ||
| PBI3 | I will find and consume foreign brand products. | ||
| PBI4 | I will not encourage my acquaintances to buy products from the recalling firms. |