Qualidade higiênica e sanitária da carne bovina comercializada no Mercado Público da Cidade de Patos - PB.

Abstract

Aiming to assess the sanitary conditions, possible risks of microbiological beef "in nature" and the physical conditions of establishments that sell in the public market, municipal Ducks / Paraíba, we analyzed 10 samples of beef from the market public. The study was micro-organisms coliforms, E. coli and S. aureus. The analyzes were performed by counting on plates with Kit Compact Dry EC and XSA ®. The results show that all samples were contaminated and that 60% of the samples were found unfit for consumption because they present count above the standard of 5x105 CFU / g for Total Coliform and E. coli. And for S. aureus were detected in 10 samples with six counts over 105 CFU / g, still it was found that the municipal facilities of the public market are presented inadequate. We conclude the necessity of taking measures to improve sanitary conditions and reduce microbiological hazards that consumers will be subject to consume the fresh beef sold in the public market, municipal Patos, Paraíba.