ANÁLISE DE STAPHYLOCOCCUS COAGULASE POSITIVA EM QUEIJOS TIPO MUSSARELA COMERCIALIZADOS EM SUPERMERCADOS DE TERESINA-PI
ANÁLISE DE STAPHYLOCOCCUS COAGULASE POSITIVA EM QUEIJOS TIPO MUSSARELA COMERCIALIZADOS EM SUPERMERCADOS DE TERESINA-PI
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.077132512025
Palavras-chave: Segurança alimentar. Queijo mussarela. Staphylococcus coagulase positiva.
Keywords: Food safety. Mozzarella cheese. Coagulase-positive Staphylococcus.
Abstract: Mozzarella cheese is a product widely consumed by the Brazilian population and, due to its richness in nutrients and susceptibility to rapid deterioration, it is more prone to contamination by pathogenic microorganisms. In this context, the study aimed to analyze mozzarella-type cheeses sold in supermarkets in Teresina, Piauí, regarding the presence of coagulase-positive Staphylococcus. The samples were collected from local supermarkets, properly stored in thermic containers, and sent to the Food Microbiology Laboratory at IFPI for analysis. The results indicated bacterial counts exceeding the limit established by current legislation (> 103). Although the rabbit plasma coagulation test was negative, concerns about the product’s sanitary quality and potential health risks to consumers arise. Therefore, the need for adequate hygienic practices during the production and handling of this food is emphasized.
- Maria Gabriela Sena Boaventura
- Sérgio Emanuel de Paula Silva
- Leidiane da Silva Araújo
- João Victor Duarte
- Rosana Martins Carneiro