2000, Number 2
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Rev Biomed 2000; 11 (2)
Microbiological contamination of food in Costa Rica. A ten year long review
Arias-Echandi ML, Antillón GF
Language: Spanish
References: 37
Page: 113-122
PDF size: 42.14 Kb.
ABSTRACT
A complete analysis of the bacteriological quality of food consumed by Costarricans’, realized by the Food Microbiology Section of the University of Costa Rica, is presented. Special interest is given to street sold foods, samples obtained from popular festivities and from some of the public alimentation services. The analysis of some pathogenic bacteria is included. Results obtained show important fecal contamination on the food as well as pathogens that represent public health risk. In order to obtain food free of hazard for the population, a constant and strict sanitary control should be introduced, as well as better production, transportation and storage procedures.
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