Hygienic-sanitary conditions in fish trading in Sobral − CE

• Autor(a) principal: Dutra Girão, Mauro Vinicius
• Data de Publicação: 2015
• Outros Autores: Magalhães, Romerio Rodrigues, da Cruz Abreu, Sâmia Kilville, Boto, Edilayne Gomes, Dias Evagelista, Francisca Alana, de Sousa, Raíssa dos Santos Liberato, Paiva Junior, Francisco dos Santos
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Vigilância Sanitária em Debate
• Texto Completo: https://visaemdebate.incqs.fiocruz.br/index.php/visaemdebate/article/view/448
• topic: Health Surveillance; Legislation; Food Safety; Vigilância Sanitária; Legislação; Segurança Alimentar

The aim of this study was to evaluate the sanitary conditions of the fish markets in the city of Sobral, CE, using visual analysis and a checklist based on the RDC 216. The information was collected over a period of three months during monthly inspections in fish market establishments registered with the Brazilian Health Surveillance town. We calculated the percentage of compliance/non-compliance for each checklist item. Each of the inspected establishments showed signs of moderate risks of contamination of fish products. Risk factors for non-compliance included the presence of insects, cleaning of utensils, location of equipment, and proper flow of workers. Other risk factors included screens, siphon drains, grease traps, lamps, and electrical systems. In addition, food handlers did not always keep their hair up, were wearing jewelry, and were handling money. Although we observed some lack of compliance among the food workers, once informed there was a general tendency to adapt to the health legislation to protect the quality of food.