Detection of Pathogens in Vegetables Found in Public Establishments

Abstract

The search for a healthier and more balanced diet is growing. Consumers are concerned about health and, in view of this, are changing their eating habits and looking for a better quality of life, through a more adequate and nutritious diet with products of plant origin. However, quality uncertainty is one of the factors that make it difficult to consume because these foods are sources of contamination by microorganisms. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the quality and microbiological safety of vegetables such as lettuce, cabbage and spinach found in public establishments in the municipalities of Itapira and Mogi Mirim through the collection of samples of vegetables from packets in public establishments, such as supermarkets and fairs and the results found were the growth of bacteria in almost all Petri dishes in which the sowing was carried out. In this way, we can say that conducting periodic microbiological analyzes and evaluations of the Ministry of Agriculture in vegetables is fundamental in view that these foods are targets of the dangers caused by the microorganisms.