Overall Quality and Sanitation Evaluation of Fish Stores at Local Markets in Ibagué, Tolima, Colombia.

J Food Prot

Centro de Desarrollo Agroindustrial del Tolima, Facultad de Ingeniería Agronómica, Universidad del Tolima, Ibagué CP 730006, Colombia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9684-1423 [H.A.V.]).

Published: June 2019

AI Article Synopsis

  • Results showed poor cleaning and sanitation of surfaces and utensils.
  • A high number of coliform bacteria suggested that food handling procedures were not properly followed.
  • Low adherence to regulations was backed by luminometry tests, highlighting potential food safety risks due to bad hygiene practices.

Article Abstract

Results indicated ineffective cleaning and sanitation of surfaces and utensils. High incidence of coliforms indicated inadequate product handling. The low compliance with regulations was corroborated by luminometry results. Deficiencies in hygiene practices could be indicative of potential food safety problems.

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