Evaluation of microbiological quality of fruits minimally processed commercialized in supermarkets in Fortaleza.
Pinheiro N. M. de S., Figueiredo E. A. T. de, Figueiredo R. W. de, Maia G. A., Souza P. H. M. de
Author Affiliation: UFC, C.P. 12168, CEP 60356000, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.
Revista Brasileira de Fruticultura 27 : 153-156
Abstract : Twenty samples of guava, mango, 'Japones' melon, 'Formosa' pawpaw and pineapple, commercialized in Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil, were analysed for faecal and total coliforms, yeasts, moulds and potentially pathogenic bacteria such as Staphylococcus (coagulase-positive) and Salmonella sp. The results suggested the need of quality control, observing the good manufacturing practices, to further implementation of a preventive Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point system, assuring to the consumer a healthy and a safety product.