Ricotta cream: classification based on moisture and fat content considering general standards for cheeses and cream cheeses.

Ricotta cream though an emerging product sold in Brazil, by 2021 it has no fixed quality standards, a condition that can result in products with variable composition and properties. Additionally, there are no methods of sampling or analysis for its official control. In this context, this study investigated the physicochemical quality of five Brazilian ricotta cream brands to verify the extent of differences in the composition of this product, emphasizing the characterization and classification according to the Brazilian legislation and the Codex Alimentarius standards.

Fatal cardiac tamponade associated with central venous catheter: a report of 2 cases diagnosed in autopsy.

The authors present 2 cases of fatal cardiac tamponade associated with the insertion of a central venous catheter. The first case occurred soon after the insertion of the catheter (early complication), and the second case, 4 days after (late complication). In both cases, the post-catheter insertion check chest x-ray film showed the tip of the catheter located within the heart silhouette.