Higienização de ambiente em agroindústria familiar de embutidos cárneos / Environmental hygienization in family meat product

A higienização é um procedimento importante na indústria de alimentos e sua realização deve ocorrer rotineiramente para evitar que os alimentos sejam contaminados. Além disso, todos os manipuladores de alimentos devem receber treinamentos de modo a entender como ocorrem as contaminações e como evitá-las, para que não ocorra deterioração antecipada dos alimentos e para que não exponham os consumidores ao risco de doenças transmitidas por alimentos em caso de contaminação. Esta pesquisa avaliou o processo de higienização e sua eficiência em superfícies presentes em uma agroindústria da agricultura familiar produtora de embutidos cárneos. Apesar de ter instalações adequadas a agroindústria apresentava inadequações quanto aos produtos utilizados e a frequência inadequada para uma higienização eficiente. Foi realizada análise microbiológica das superfícies dos equipamentos para contagem de aeróbios mesófilos e notou-se uma elevada carga microbiana que indicou uma baixa eficiência no processo de higienização. Sugeriu-se melhorias na higiene ambiental associado à instrução dos colaboradores, para contribuir na promoção da qualidade dos produtos, aumento dos lucros e salvaguardando a saúde do consumidor.

Hygiene is an important procedure in the food industry, and its performance must occur routinely to prevent food from being contaminated. In addition, all food handlers must receive training in order to understand how contamination occurs and how to avoid it, so that there is no anticipated deterioration of food and that consumers are not exposed to the risk of foodborne diseases. in case of contamination by pathogenic microorganisms. Thus, this research evaluated the cleaning process and its efficiency on surfaces present in a family farming agroindustry that produces meat products, which despite having adequate facilities, had some difficulties such as product use and inadequate frequency for eficiente cleaning. After performing a microbiological analysis to count surface mesophilic aerobes, a high level of contamination was noted, relating to low efficiency in the cleaning process. Improvements in environmental hygiene are suggested, associated with the instruction of employees for the implementation of the Standard Operating Hygiene Procedure, promoting improvements in product quality, increasing profits and safeguarding consumer health.

Quality and Safety of Fresh Beef in Retail: A Review.

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to review the scientific literature on the quality and safety of beef sold in retail, methodologies used for quality evaluation, and proposed interventions for the sector. Bibliographical research was performed to identify scientific articles using the electronic databases Ovid, PubMed, Scielo, LILACS, Scopus, and Embase. Thirty-three articles were included in the review. Given the different dimensions of the studies, the results were organized into three categories, according to the following approaches: food, environment, and handlers; consumers and selection criteria; and intervention strategies for the retail sector. The applied methodological strategies revealed inadequate conditions and neglect in several processing and operation stages that are fundamental to the maintenance of quality standards. The results confirm a worrying scenario and the presence of risks to consumers. Based on the studies evaluated, it is necessary to emphasize consumer concern about the importance of the integrated information chain-all stages involved in the production process and meat distribution for retail meat stores. The reported conditions from different studies indicate the need for interventions with a view to prevention of health risks, continued training of food handlers, and transformation of evidenced realities. In this context, it is possible to point out the predominance of diagnostic studies, in contrast with interventional studies focused on the training and qualification of food handlers.

Animal welfare: impacts of pre-slaughter operations on the currentpoultry industry

The pre-slaughter operations are characterized by all the steps after the phase of raising at the farm until hanging ofbirds on the slaughter line, and this period is relatively faster than the farm phase. Nevertheless, this phase can cause acutestress in broilers, due to the direct handling of the birds at catching and by offering unknown stressful stimuli to the birdsduring transportation, lairage and hanging on the slaughter line. Other stressful factors such as handling the bird, cratingdensity, impacts on live load, distance and duration of transport between farm and slaughterhouse, and microclimaticconditions in transport and lairage affect the welfare and, consequently, the meat quality of broiler chickens. The effectsof these losses will be felt by all sectors of poultry farming. For all these factors, it is important that the poultry productionchain be aligned in the near future to meet the external and internal consumers' requirements regarding animal welfare.Therefore, the aim of this review is to address the main critical points, which affect the welfare of broilers during pre-slaughter operations in intensive production systems.(AU)

The challenges of animal welfare in modern Brazilian poultry farming

The Brazilian poultry industry is undergoing a process of increasing rigor regarding production practices related to breeding and pre-slaughter operations since animal welfare is an extremely important subject that has received great attention in the developed countries. Brazil is one of the greatest producers of chicken meat, concerns have existed in the sense of adequacy to continue attending to the demand of export and maintenance of the position of leadership, in front of the other market players. One of the key points is the necessity to improve the intensive farming, which currently has many obstacles that prejudice the basic principles of animal welfare assurance. Relatively simple problems in handling animals, litter and equipment, as well as the lack of preventive maintenance in the facilities are the main ones responsible for the thermal discomfort and quality of life of these animals. Despite all the considerations raised, a large part of the Brazilian consumers is still unaware of intensive farming and the way animals are raising on the farm until their plates, being surrounded by myths and false beliefs. Therefore, the purpose of this review is to address the main critical issues affecting the welfare of broiler chickens in intensive commercial production.(AU)

Animal welfare: impacts of pre-slaughter operations on the currentpoultry industry

The pre-slaughter operations are characterized by all the steps after the phase of raising at the farm until hanging ofbirds on the slaughter line, and this period is relatively faster than the farm phase. Nevertheless, this phase can cause acutestress in broilers, due to the direct handling of the birds at catching and by offering unknown stressful stimuli to the birdsduring transportation, lairage and hanging on the slaughter line. Other stressful factors such as handling the bird, cratingdensity, impacts on live load, distance and duration of transport between farm and slaughterhouse, and microclimaticconditions in transport and lairage affect the welfare and, consequently, the meat quality of broiler chickens. The effectsof these losses will be felt by all sectors of poultry farming. For all these factors, it is important that the poultry productionchain be aligned in the near future to meet the external and internal consumers' requirements regarding animal welfare.Therefore, the aim of this review is to address the main critical points, which affect the welfare of broilers during pre-slaughter operations in intensive production systems.

The challenges of animal welfare in modern Brazilian poultry farming

The Brazilian poultry industry is undergoing a process of increasing rigor regarding production practices related to breeding and pre-slaughter operations since animal welfare is an extremely important subject that has received great attention in the developed countries. Brazil is one of the greatest producers of chicken meat, concerns have existed in the sense of adequacy to continue attending to the demand of export and maintenance of the position of leadership, in front of the other market players. One of the key points is the necessity to improve the intensive farming, which currently has many obstacles that prejudice the basic principles of animal welfare assurance. Relatively simple problems in handling animals, litter and equipment, as well as the lack of preventive maintenance in the facilities are the main ones responsible for the thermal discomfort and quality of life of these animals. Despite all the considerations raised, a large part of the Brazilian consumers is still unaware of intensive farming and the way animals are raising on the farm until their plates, being surrounded by myths and false beliefs. Therefore, the purpose of this review is to address the main critical issues affecting the welfare of broiler chickens in intensive commercial production.

Occupational Health and Safety in the Palm Oil Industry: A Systematic Review.

BACKGROUND: The palm oil industry is the largest contributor to global production of oils and fats. Indonesia and Malaysia are the largest producers of palm oil. More than a million workers are employed in this industry, yet there is a lack of information on their occupational health and safety. OBJECTIVE: To identify and summarize occupational hazards among oil palm plantation workers. METHODS: A search was carried out in June 2018 in PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Ovid. Relevant publications were identified by a systematic search of four databases and relevant journals. Publications were included if they examined occupational hazards in oil palm plantation workers. RESULTS: 941 publications were identified; of these, 25 studies were found eligible to be included in the final review. Of the 25 studies examined, 19 were conducted in Malaysia, 2 in Costa Rica, and one each in Ghana, Indonesia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, and Cameroon. Oil palm plantation workers were found to be at risk of musculoskeletal conditions, injuries, psychosocial disorders, and infectious diseases such as malaria and leptospirosis. In addition, they have potential exposure to paraquat and other pesticides. CONCLUSION: In light of the potential of palm oil for use as a biofuel, this is an industry with strong growth potential. The workers are exposed to various occupational hazards. Further research and interventions are necessary to improve the working conditions of this already vast and growing workforce.

Overall Quality and Sanitation Evaluation of Fish Stores at Local Markets in Ibagué, Tolima, Colombia.

HIGHLIGHTS: Results indicated ineffective cleaning and sanitation of surfaces and utensils. High incidence of coliforms indicated inadequate product handling. The low compliance with regulations was corroborated by luminometry results. Deficiencies in hygiene practices could be indicative of potential food safety problems.

[Position of the Latin American Society of Nutrition (SLAN) on the management of conflict of interest.] / Postura de la Sociedad Latinoamericana de Nutrición (SLAN) sobre el manejo de conflicto de intereses.

There is solid evidence documenting relationships between the food and beverage industry and academia that shows that industry sponsored research is likely to bias results in favor of industry. In Latin America, examples of these situations have been documented in Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador, among others. Due to the urgent need for studying and managing relationships between the food and beverage industry and the field of health and nutrition research, in 2017, the President of the Latin American Society of Nutrition (SLAN) appointed a Conflict of Interest Committee (CCI). The CCI was charged with the development of a proposal of a position for the management of conflict of interest (COI) for consideration by SLAN. This document details the work of CCI, and the position adopted by SLAN.

Existe evidencia sólida de la existencia de relaciones entre la industria de alimentos y bebidas y la academia. Ésta sugiere que la investigación patrocinada por la industria es susceptible de conferir sesgos a su favor en los resultados. En América Latina, se han documentado ejemplos de estas situaciones en México, Brasil, Chile, Perú, Colombia y Ecuador, por citar a algunos países. Ante la necesidad urgente de estudiar y gestionar las relaciones entre la industria de alimentos y bebidas y el campo de investigación en salud y nutrición, en 2017 el Presidente de la Sociedad Latinoamericana de Nutrición (SLAN) designó a un Comité de Conflicto de Intereses (CCI). El CCI tuvo la encomienda de hacer una propuesta de postura sobre manejo de conflicto de intereses (CDI) de la SLAN. El presente artículo refleja los trabajos del CCI y la postura que adoptó la SLAN.

Postura de la Sociedad Latinoamericana de Nutrición (SLAN) sobre el manejo de conflicto de intereses / Position of the Latin American Society of Nutrition (SLAN) on the management of conflict of interest

Resumen: Existe evidencia sólida de la existencia de relaciones entre la industria de alimentos y bebidas y la academia. Ésta sugiere que la investigación patrocinada por la industria es susceptible de conferir sesgos a su favor en los resultados. En América Latina, se han documentado ejemplos de estas situaciones en México, Brasil, Chile, Perú, Colombia y Ecuador, por citar a algunos países. Ante la necesidad urgente de estudiar y gestionar las relaciones entre la industria de alimentos y bebidas y el campo de investigación en salud y nutrición, en 2017 el Presidente de la Sociedad Latinoamericana de Nutrición (SLAN) designó a un Comité de Conflicto de Intereses (CCI). El CCI tuvo la encomienda de hacer una propuesta de postura sobre manejo de conflicto de intereses (CDI) de la SLAN. El presente artículo refleja los trabajos del CCI y la postura que adoptó la SLAN.

Abstract: There is solid evidence documenting relationships between the food and beverage industry and academia that shows that industry sponsored research is likely to bias results in favor of industry. In Latin America, examples of these situations have been documented in Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador, among others. Due to the urgent need for studying and managing relationships between the food and beverage industry and the field of health and nutrition research, in 2017, the President of the Latin American Society of Nutrition (SLAN) appointed a Conflict of Interest Committee (CCI). The CCI was charged with the development of a proposal of a position for the management of conflict of interest (COI) for consideration by SLAN. This document details the work of CCI, and the position adopted by SLAN.

Animal production, animal health and food safety: Gaps and challenges in the chilean industry.

This paper summarizes the gaps and challenges related to animal production, health, and food safety as discussed by a panel at the 1st International Symposium of Food Safety (ISFS) in Santiago, Chile, in December 2016. Participating representatives of academia, industry, and government and statements from the audience confirmed that food safety is essential for increasing food security. First, panelists identified the need for a science-based regulatory framework to implement effective regulations. Second, they highlighted the importance of a risk analysis framework to quantify the risk of the potential for antimicrobial resistance associated with the use of antimicrobials, and the need of studies to evaluate foodborne prevention/control strategies. Third, the challenges of filling the gaps between industry and academia were addressed, including examples of successful collaboration, opportunities, and weakness identified by industry. Finally, challenges in animal food production included issues related to changing consumer preferences, animal welfare, the use of antimicrobials, and sustainable animal production. The symposium provided a regional platform to share experiences from the implementation of methods and approaches for food safety. The roundtable successfully explored the future science and technology challenges that are of strategic importance for Chile and the region in animal health and food safety.

Do carcasses of lambs finished on commercial production systems meet market standards?

This study aimed to characterize a commercial lamb finishing system using animals of undefined breed from production to slaughter by analyzing performance, carcass traits, yield of commercial cuts, and the quality and meat acceptance of different slaughter groups, as to evaluate whether this system provides the market with a standardized product. The lots were not homogeneous for yield of commercial cuts and performance and morphometric traits evaluated in vivo. The groups were heterogeneous to 75% of the 13 carcass traits evaluated, among them, hot and cold carcass weights, hot and cold carcass yields, carcass grade finishing and biological yield. There was also no uniformity for the proportion of non-carcass components, morphometry of carcass, visual appraisals, and loin traits. On the other hand, homogeneity was achieved in physico-chemical and sensory traits, except for hardness and proportion of saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. We conclude that the commercial finishing system with the use of undefined crossbred lambs does not produce carcass and cuts standardized to the market.

High molecular weight glutenin subunits and the classification used in Brazilian wheat industry.

Industrial wheat quality flour is related to gluten amount in grain. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between high molecular weight (HMW) glutenins obtained by SDS-PAGE and gluten strength (W) obtained by the alveograph test and cropping environmental effect on wheat flour quality for Brazilian industry. Fifty-one cultivars/breeding lines were evaluated in three environments. The W value and HMW glutenin score were evaluated by SDS-PAGE. The environment effects on wheat flour were also evaluated. There was a relationship between the W value used in wheat flour industrial classification and score 10 of HMW glutenins, but there was no relation with scores 9 or lower. Cultivars/breeding lines with score 10 of HMW glutenin are less susceptible to environmental effects and produce breeding type wheat flour (W value ≥300) of interest for industry. The cultivars/breeding lines with score 10 for HMW glutenins is the main choice for a wheat breeding program.

Verificação dos requisitos de boas práticas de fabricação de gelados comestíveis em indústrias de Salvador e Lauro de Freitas, BA

Diante da competitividade do mercado nos dias atuais, é necessário que as indústrias produtoras de gelados comestíveis invistam cada vez mais na preparação de produtos com maior qualidade, visando garantia de satisfação e segurança do consumidor. Trata-se de um estudo de corte transversal desenvolvido em duas indústrias (A e B) produtoras de gelados comestíveis. Formatou-se como instrumento de coleta uma lista de checagem baseada na RDC nº 267 de 26 de setembro de 2003, subdividida em 3 blocos que tratam das edificações e instalações, processamento dos gelados comestíveis, documentação e registro. A indústria A foi classificada como de alto risco quando não atingiu 100% de adequação dos itens referente à pasteurização e ao controle de potabilidade da água. Enquanto a indústria B obteve a classificação como de baixo risco quando alcançou 100% dos itens citados anteriormente. Conclui-se que a indústria B cumpre com todos os critérios pré-estabelecidos pela legislação em relação às Boas Práticas de Fabricação. Sugere-se na indústria A um controle mais rigoroso na pasteurização e nos itens referentes ao abastecimento de água.(AU)

Given the current market competitiveness, it is necessary for the companies producing popsicles to invest more and more in the preparation of products with higher quality, aiming to guarantee the consumers satisfaction and safety. This is a cross-sectional study developed in two companies (A and B) which produce popsicles. A checklist based on the Resolution of the Collegiate Board of Directors of the Brazilian Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) No. 267 of September 26, 2003, was subdivided into three blocks dealing with: buildings and facilities, processing of popsicles, documentation and registration. The company ‘A was classified as a high risk because it did not reach 100% of adequacy for the items referring to pasteurization and water potability controI. Whilst company ‘B was classified as a low risk because it reached 100% of the items mentioned above. It is concluded that company B meets all the criterias established by the legislation related to GMPs. It is suggested to the company ‘A to set up a more rigorous control in the pasteurization and in the items referring to the water supply.(AU)

Verificação dos requisitos de boas práticas de fabricação de gelados comestíveis em indústrias de Salvador e Lauro de Freitas, BA / Verification of the requirements of good practices of manufacturing of ice cream in industries of Salvador and Lauro de Freitas, BA

Diante da competitividade do mercado nos dias atuais, é necessário que as indústrias produtoras de gelados comestíveis invistam cada vez mais na preparação de produtos com maior qualidade, visando garantia de satisfação e segurança do consumidor. Trata-se de um estudo de corte transversal desenvolvido em duas indústrias (A e B) produtoras de gelados comestíveis. Formatou-se como instrumento de coleta uma lista de checagem baseada na RDC nº 267 de 26 de setembro de 2003, subdividida em 3 blocos que tratam das edificações e instalações, processamento dos gelados comestíveis, documentação e registro. A indústria A foi classificada como de alto risco quando não atingiu 100% de adequação dos itens referente à pasteurização e ao controle de potabilidade da água. Enquanto a indústria B obteve a classificação como de baixo risco quando alcançou 100% dos itens citados anteriormente. Conclui-se que a indústria B cumpre com todos os critérios pré-estabelecidos pela legislação em relação às Boas Práticas de Fabricação. Sugere-se na indústria A um controle mais rigoroso na pasteurização e nos itens referentes ao abastecimento de água.

Potencial industrial del Aloe vera / Industrial potentialities of Aloe vera

El Aloe vera y los productos, como el gel, derivados de esta planta, tienen gran aplicación en la industria alimentaria, cosmética y farmacéutica; debido a la gran variedad de propiedades nutricionales y farmacológicas demostradas de esta planta, entre ellas se mencionan la inmunomoduladora, la cicatrizante, la gastroprotectora, la antimicrobiana y la antioxidante. El mercado mundial de los productos conteniendo Aloe se incrementa y se prevé un mayor crecimiento en los años siguientes; se puede asegurar la rentabilidad de los productos con este origen que se ajusten a las necesidades, exigencias y tendencias del consumidor actual. Se realizó una búsqueda automatizada de artículos científicos, utilizando las palabras clave, en las bases de datos (Proquest, Science Direct, Springer, EBSCO y otras) del Sistema de Bibliotecas e Información de la Universidad de Costa Rica. Se seleccionaron aquellos artículos más adecuados para clasificar la información que contiene este trabajo. Es importante conocer el proceso más adecuado del procesamiento del Aloe o un derivado de este, en una planta industrial que permita lograr el mejor aprovechamiento de este recurso natural y a la vez, el ofrecimiento de un producto final de calidad(AU)

Aloe vera and the products derived from this plant like gel, have wide application in the food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries, due to the wide variety of proven nutritional and pharmacological properties such as immunomodulatory, scarring, gastro-protective, antimicrobial and antioxidant ones. The global market for products with Aloe is growing and further development is expected for the following years; so one can assure the profitability of products from this source that meet the needs, requirements and current consumer trends. A search for scientific articles was conducted using the keywords in the databases (Proquest, Science Direct, Springer, EBSCO and others) of the System of Libraries and Information at the University of Costa Rica. The most appropriate articles were selected to classify the information contained in this paper. It is important to know the right process of the Aloe processing or derivatives thereof, in an industrial plant that would achieve the best use of this natural resource and at the same time, a quality end product(AU)

Avaliação das condições higienicossanitárias de uma indústria de sucos localizada no sudeste do estado de Minas Gerais

Objetivou-se, neste trabalho, avaliar as condições higienicossanitárias de uma indústria de sucos localizada no sudeste de Minas Gerais, além de analisara qualidade físico-química e microbiológica do suco produzido. As informações foram obtidas a partir da aplicação de checklist baseado na RDC n° 275 da Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária. Foram realizadas análises de micro-organismos mesófilos aeróbios, fungos filamentosos e leveduras, coliformes totais e termotolerantes, sólidos solúveis (ºBrix),pH e acidez total titulável no suco tropical de manga. De acordo com a RDC n° 275, a indústria obteve percentagem para Edificação e Instalações, Equipamentos, Móveis e Utensílios, Manipuladores, Produção e Transporte dos alimentos e Documentação de 78,9%, 86,6%, 16,6%, 57,6% e 91,6% de conformidade, respectivamente. De forma geral a indústria apresentou 66,2% de conformidade, sendo classificado como do Grupo II de atendimento aos itens previstos na legislação.Com relação as análises físico-químicas de °Brix, pH e acidez titulável constatou-se valores de 17,2, 3,47 a 24°C e 0,5 expressa em ácido cítrico (g/100g) respectivamente, estando os mesmos de acordo com os limites preconizados pela legislação vigente. Para as análises microbiológicas de micro-organismos mesófilos aeróbios, fungos filamentosos e leveduras e coliformes totais e termotolerantes, foram encontrados valores de <1,0 x10¹ UFC.mL-1 est., <1,0 x101 UFC.mL-1 est., <3,0 NMP.g-1 e <3,0 NMP.g-1, respectivamente, estando os mesmos de acordo com os limites preconizados pelas legislações vigentes. Apesar da percentagem de não conformidades, o suco tropical de manga produzido está de acordo com a legislação vigente, não oferecendo riscos à saúde do consumidor. Entretanto, devido à possibilidade da ocorrência de um perigo, se faz necessária uma maior fiscalização dos órgãos competentes, pois inadequações em relação às Boas Práticas de Fabricação podem vir a comprometer a saúde dos consumidores.(AU)

The objective of this study was to evaluate the sanitary-hygienic conditions of a juice industry located in southeastern Minas Gerais, in addition to analyzing the physicochemical and microbiological quality of the juice produced. The information was obtained from the application checklist based on RDC No. 275 of the National Health Surveillance Agency. Analyzes of mesophilic aerobic, yeasts and molds, total and thermotolerant coliforms, total soluble solids (ºBrix),pH and titratable acidity in tropical mango juice were performed. The information were gotten from the application checklist based on RDC No. 275 of the National Health Surveillance Agency. Analyzes of mesophilic aerobic, yeasts and molds, total and thermotolerant coliforms, total soluble solids (ºBrix), pH and titratable acidity in tropical mango juice were performed. According to the RDC No. 275, the industry obtained percentage for Edification and Installations, Equipment, Furniture and Fixtures, manipulators, production and transport of food and Documentation 78.9%,86.6%, /6.6%, 576% and 91.6% compliance, respectively. In general, the industry showed 66.2% conformity, classified as Group II of accord items in the legislation. In relation to the physical-chemical analyzes °Brix, titratable acidity and pH values found 17.2 3.47 to 24 "C and 0.5 expressed as citric acid (g/100 g), respectively, being the same in accordance with the limits recommended by law. For microbiological aerobic mesophilic, molds, yeasts and total coliforms and thermotolerant coliforms, values <1.0 x10J UFC.mL' est., <1.0 x10J UFC.mL' est. <3.0 NMP.g-J e <3.0 NMP.g-J, respectively, were found, being the same in accordance with the limits recommended by the regulations. Although the percentage of nonconformities, the tropical mango juice it is according with current legislation, not offering consumer health risks. However, because of the possibility of occurrence of a hazard...(AU)

Inaugural Maximum Values for Sodium in Processed Food Products in the Americas.

Reducing dietary salt/sodium is one of the most cost-effective interventions to improve population health. There are five initiatives in the Americas that independently developed targets for reformulating foods to reduce salt/sodium content. Applying selection criteria, recommended by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/World Health Organization (WHO) Technical Advisory Group on Dietary Salt/Sodium Reduction, a consortium of governments, civil society, and food companies (the Salt Smart Consortium) agreed to an inaugural set of regional maximum targets (upper limits) for salt/sodium levels for 11 food categories, to be achieved by December 2016. Ultimately, to substantively reduce dietary salt across whole populations, targets will be needed for the majority of processed and pre-prepared foods. Cardiovascular and hypertension organizations are encouraged to utilize the regional targets in advocacy and in monitoring and evaluation of progress by the food industry.