Introduction: In the north and northeast of Brazil, where the region is located
Brazilian Amazon, there are high prevalence of disease outbreaks
caused by pathogenic microorganisms in food. O
improper storage of these foods is a major cause of
contamination with consequent infections and food poisoning.
Objective: To evaluate the hygienic-sanitary quality of food destined for
consumption on vessels on the Coari-Manaus shipping line. Method:
This is a research with a qualitative approach, with an outline
descriptive-exploratory. For microbiological characterization, samples were collected
samples of chicken, fish and meat stored in two vessels,
followed by the application of the checklist of storage conditions, which
provided fast and reliable results that allowed the monitoring of the
microbiological food safety. Analysis of the presence of
following microorganisms: aerobic mesophilic bacteria, bacteria
psychrotrophic, total coliforms, thermotolerant coliforms, Salmonella,
molds and yeasts. Results: The analysis of the samples collected
presented positive results for the microorganisms evaluated,
confirming its presence in the food stored in the vessels.
Conclusion: The results obtained in this study indicate that intensification in
inspections on vessels is still necessary, as contamination
of these foods are of great risk to human health, prioritizing55 if on-site monitoring for control and
contamination to be adopted.
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