Microbiological quality of meat and fish provided by family farming to school meals

Abstract

Considering that some products of animal origin supplied for school meals in the municipal network of Francisco Beltrão, PR are from family farming, this research aimed to evaluate the quality of meat products and fish samples supplied by family agroindustry through microbiological analysis, as well as to check the items that assess the hygienic-sanitary conditions of the agribusinesses. The results showed that some samples of meat and tilapia fillet are unfit for consumption. Regarding the checklist, the agro industries of cattle and fish met 85% of the items, while the agro industries of pork met 50% of them. The quality of the meat and tilapia fillet supplied by the family agribusiness to the school supply of the municipal network of Francisco Beltrão can be improved through the search for greater control of the hygienic-sanitary conditions of the agro industries, compliance with good manufacturing practices, and hygiene in food production.