Evaluation of the Hygienic and Sanitary Conditions of Poultry Products Commercial Establishments in Street Markets

Abstract

The street markets are an aggregational of commercial establishments where a variety of food products can be found, so we must consider the commercialization of these products and the hygienic conditions of these distribution places, which directly affect the quality of the food offered at these markets. This study aimed to evaluate the hygienic and sanitary conditions of the street market located in the southwest region of Bahia. Through this study, it was possible to identify that the main points that need improvement are regarding the hygiene habits of the handlers, how food storage works and the lack of water, which is one of the most critical points found during this evaluation. This study reinforces the need for supervision by the responsible agencies, so that educational actions can be implemented through courses, workshops and lectures in order to raise awareness about their managing and minimize the risks to public health. Keywords: Evaluation. Poultry Checklist. Chicken. Hygienic-sanitary. Production.

Contamination and antimicrobial resistance profile of Escherichia coli in chicken carcasses from public markets in Maranhão

“…The Brazilian poultry industry is intensely growing, but chicken meat is still sold in open fairs and public markets in Brazilian municipalities, especially in the North and Northeast regions (BRITO et al, 2019). These places have a large flow of consumers and attract attention for selling fresh food and wide variety of products, and having diversity of prices (SANTOS et al, 2019). In the case of poultry, there are numerous slaughterhouses, without a sanitary inspection service, that slaughter animals with precarious physical and hygienic conditions, exposing the meat to contamination during processing (ZAKKI et al, 2017).…”