Microbiological evaluation of fresh and smoked sausages produced by family agro-industries in the northwest of Rio Grande do Sul state as a parameter of good manufacturing practices.
Products, Public Health, Health, Food Hygiene.
The present study evaluated two family agroindustrial establishments regarding bacterial count or presence in production equipment, raw material, product and shelf life for fresh sausage (LF) and smoked sausage (LD), according to the Resolution of the Board of Directors, RDC No. 12 of January 2, 2001 of ANVISA. The equipment of the establishments presented limits above those recommended by the American Public Health Association (APHA), as well as the World Health Organization (WHO) for thermotolerant coliforms, in 10 repetitions of a total of 16 evaluated. The raw materials were presented in accordance with current legislation. For post-fabrication products, Salmonella Enterica Typhimurium was observed in one sample. Regarding the shelf life of the elaborated products, the correlation analysis was performed. Establishment 2 showed a more intense positive correlation than establishment 1, thus leading to a more pronounced loss of microbiological quality over the days for the products in establishment 2. However, only one fresh sausage batch of this presented positive coagulase Staphylococcus three days. consecutive results above the stipulated according to RDC No. 12 for this product. In general, although there is a growth of some microorganisms along the shelf life of the elaborated products and a positive correlation, most of them were fit for consumption, with the exception of Salmonella enterica Typhimurium. , present in one sample from establishment 2 and coagulase positive Staphylococcus, in three samples from establishment 2.