ABSTRACT
A carne moída torna-se favorável ao surgimento de contaminação por ser um alimento com maior superfície de contato e tende a passar por grande manipulação. Além disso, a maioria dos estabelecimentos que comercializam este produto não realizam os padrões corretos de higiene dos utensílios na frequência adequada, podendo ocorrer contaminação cruzada. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi analisar o padrão microbiológico de carne moída comercializada em supermercados e açougues de Salvador-Bahia. Trata-se de um estudo transversal realizado no período de agosto a novembro de 2017 em açougues e supermercados. Para as análises microbiológicas, foram coletadas dez amostras de carne bovina moída na condição de consumidor, sendo cinco provenientes de supermercados e cinco de açougues, dos distritos sanitários Barra/ Rio Vermelho e Beirú / Cabula. Todas as amostras analisadas apresentaram ausência de Salmonella spp. e, embora atendendo ao padrão da legislação, verificaram-se altas contagens de estafilococos coagulase positiva, coliformes a 35 ºC e coliformes a 45 ºC sendo indicativo de condições higienicossanitárias inadequadas pois, tanto os equipamentos e utensílios, bem como as mãos dos manipuladores podem veicular micro-organismos e comprometer a qualidade sanitária deste produto
The ground meat is favorable to the appearance of contamination because it is a food with greater surface of contact and tends to go through great manipulation. In addition, most establishments that sell this product do not meet the correct hygiene standards of the utensils at the appropriate frequency and cross contamination. The objective of this research was to analyze the microbiological pattern of ground beef sold in supermarkets and butchers in Salvador-Bahia. For the microbiological analysis, ten samples of ground beef were collected as consumers, five from supermarkets and five butchers from the Barra / Rio Vermelho and Beirú / Cabula districts. All the analyzed samples showed absence of Salmonella spp., and although to the standard of the legislation, there were high counts of coagulase positive staphylococci, coliforms at 35oC and coliforms at 45oC being indicative of inadequate sanitary hygienic conditions, since both the equipment and utensils, as well as hand of the manipulators can carry microorganisms and compromise the sanitary quality of this product.
ABSTRACT
A carne moída torna-se favorável ao surgimento de contaminação por ser um alimento com maior superfície de contato e tende a passar por grande manipulação. Além disso, a maioria dos estabelecimentos que comercializam este produto não realizam os padrões corretos de higiene dos utensílios na frequência adequada, podendo ocorrer contaminação cruzada. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi analisar o padrão microbiológico de carne moída comercializada em supermercados e açougues de Salvador-Bahia. Trata-se de um estudo transversal realizado no período de agosto a novembro de 2017 em açougues e supermercados. Para as análises microbiológicas, foram coletadas dez amostras de carne bovina moída na condição de consumidor, sendo cinco provenientes de supermercados e cinco de açougues, dos distritos sanitários Barra/ Rio Vermelho e Beirú / Cabula. Todas as amostras analisadas apresentaram ausência de Salmonella spp. e, embora atendendo ao padrão da legislação, verificaram-se altas contagens de estafilococos coagulase positiva, coliformes a 35 ºC e coliformes a 45 °C sendo indicativo de condições higienicossanitárias inadequadas pois, tanto os equipamentos e utensílios, bem como as mãos dos manipuladores podem veicular micro-organismos e comprometer a qualidade sanitária deste produto.
The ground meat is favorable to the appearance of contamination because it is a food with greater surface of contact and tends to go through great manipulation. In addition, most establishments that sell this product do not meet the correct hygiene standards of the utensils at the appropriate frequency and cross contamination. The objective of this research was to analyze the microbiological pattern of ground beef sold in supermarkets and butchers in Salvador-Bahia. For the microbiological analysis, ten samples of ground beef were collected as consumers, five from supermarkets and five butchers from the Barra / Rio Vermelho and Beirú / Cabula districts. All the analyzed samples showed absence of Salmonella spp., and although to the standard of the legislation, there were high counts of coagulase positive staphylococci, coliforms at 35ºC and coliforms at 45°C being indicative of inadequate sanitary hygienic conditions, since both the equipment and utensils, as well as hand of the manipulators can carry microorganisms and compromise the sanitary quality of this product.
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Meat/microbiology , Food Contamination/analysis , Food Quality , CattleABSTRACT
Este trabalho teve como objetivo detectar a presença de coliformes totais em carnes bovinas in natura comercializadas em um município do Vale do Jequitinhonha - MG. Analisaram-se 15 amostras de cortes de carnes bovinas adquiridas em três açougues. A técnica utilizada para a detecção dos coliformes totais foi a dos tubos múltiplos em diluições: 10-1 10-2 e 10-3, a partir dos meios lauril sulfato triptose e bile verde brilhante. Os resultados foram expressos em Número Mais Provável por grama (NMP/g). Entre as 15 amostras, 86,7% (13) apresentaram resultados positivos para o teste presuntivo de coliformes totais e 86,7% (13) apresentaram-se positivos para o teste confirmativo. Observou-se que o resultado variou entre < 3 NMP/g a 1100 NMP/g, a média obtida foi de 222 NMP/g e a mediana de 29 NMP/g. O resultado das análises demonstrou os riscos microbiológicos que a população está exposta ao consumir a carne comercializada nos açougues do município em questão. Ressalta-se a importância de se adquirir matéria-prima de boa qualidade, com garantia de cuidados higienicossanitários durante o abate.
This study aimed to detect the presence of total coliforms in bovine raw meats marketed in a municipality Jequitinhonha Valley - MG. We analyzed 15 samples of various cuts of beef purchased in three butchers. The technique used for the detection of total coliforms was the multiple tubes at dilutions: 10-1 10-2 and 10- 3, from the media lauryl tryptose and brilliant green bile sulfate. The results were expressed per gram Most Probable Number (MPN/g). Among the 15 samples, 86.7% (13) had positive results for the presumptive test for total coliforms and 86.7% (13) were positive for the confirmatory test. It was observed that the results varied between <3 MPN/g to 1100 MPN/g, the average was 222 MPN/g and median of 29 NMP/g. The results of the analysis demonstrated the microbiological risks that the population is exposed to consume the meat sold in butcher shops of the municipality in question. We stress the importance of acquiring raw materials of good quality, with guaranteed of hygienic and sanitary cares during slaughter.
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Animals , Cattle , Food Contamination/analysis , Products Commerce , Food Microbiology , Meat/microbiology , Brazil , Food Samples , Food Quality , Coliforms , Multiple Tube MethodABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Butchering is often associated with high rates of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs). However, published work on the prevalence of WRMSDs among butchers in Nigeria is scarce. This is important because meat processing practices differ across geographical and cultural locations. This study was therefore aimed at analyzing WRMSDs among butchers in Kano metropolis. METHODS: Sociodemographic and work-settings information was obtained from 102 male cattle butchers (age, 37.49±11.68 years) through survey. Information on the prevalence and pattern of musculoskeletal disorders was obtained from the respondents using the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire. Additional information on health seeking practices was also obtained using a pro forma. Associations between the prevalence of WRMSDs and each of the sociodemographic data and work settings were explored using Chi-square analysis. The level of significance was set at p<0.05. RESULTS: The 12-month and point prevalence rates of WRMSDs among butchers in this study were 88.2% and 74.5%, respectively. Whereas lower back complaints (66.7%) were the overall and lower body quadrant's most commonly reported WRMSDs among the butchers surveyed, wrist/hand complaints were the leading upper quadrant's (45.1%) most commonly reported WRMSDs among the respondents. There were significant associations between age and majority of WRMSDs in the body regions. Only 23.3% of the 90 individuals who had WRMSD visited the hospital to seek redress for their WRMSD. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of WRMSDs is high among butchers in Kano Metropolis. Few individuals with WRMSD utilize healthcare facilities. Age is a major risk factor in this setting.