Sanitary conditions of sponges used in food and nutrition units of Fortaleza, Brazil
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sponges, food and nutrition unit, fecal coliforms, cross contaminationAbstract
Sponges used in hygiene utensils in the kitchens of Food and Nutrition Units (UAN) can transfer sufficient quantities of micro-organisms to food, since they come in contact with various utensils and equipment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the microbiological contamination of sponges used in food service. In this study, 10 sponges were collected from 10 institutional food services and later transferred to the laboratory, where it was performed the analysis of fecal coliform microorganisms, coagulase positive Staphylococcus and Salmonella sp. Of the 10 evaluated, 60% (n=6) were contaminated with fecal coliforms and all sponges that were contaminated had between four and six days of use. Already in research to Staphylococcus and Salmonella sp. All results were negative. We conclude that contamination can be of fecal origin. So, we need a more effective control on the training and supervision of hygiene of food handlers in institutional foodservice to prevent the spread of disease outbreaks food borne (DTAs).
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