Sanitary inspection of commercial establishments and analysis of the microorganism indicators in the bovine pad topside meat samples sold in public markets

Abstract

The aim of this study was to analyze the sanitary conditions of public markets located in the Cametá micro-region, state of Pará, and to assess the microbiological condition of the meat sold in these locations through the determination of microorganism indicators. For this purpose, 64 fresh beef samples were collected and the determination of the Most Probable Number of coliforms at 35 oC and 45 oC and coagulase positive Staphylococcus counts were performed, according to the Instruction no 62, 2003 of the Ministry of Agriculture Livestock and Supply. In addition, the hygienic and sanitary conditions of the public markets were evaluated by applying a checklist. The found results showed that all of the evaluated public markets indicated poor hygienic sanitary condition, and they were ranked as deficient. The samples showed the Most Probable Number of coliforms at 35 oC and 45 oC ranging from 64 MPN/g to >1100NMP/g, and coagulase positive Staphylococcus counts between 1.8 x 10² CFU/g and 2.3 x 105 CFU/g. The evaluated food markets did not meet the minimum requirements of hygiene and sanitation and the sold meat samples showed high count of microorganisms indicators.