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- Title
DETERMINACIÓN DE LA PRESENCIA DE Cronobacter spp EN FÉCULAS DE MAÍZ Y DE PLÁTANO DISTRIBUIDAS EN LA CIUDAD DE BOGOTÁ.
- Authors
MORATO, María-Rocío; CROSBY, Milton; VERA, Herbert
- Abstract
Background: The presence of pathogenic bacteria Cronobacter spp in cornstarch and banana starch, which are used popularly as replacement feed of infant milk formulas and sometimes as substitutes for breast milk, is very important as they are food provided to children or infants under one year, which have immature immune systems make them vulnerable to infections and in some cases, death. Objectives: The aim of this study is to determine the presence of Cronobacter spp in cornstarch and banana starch baby food intended for distribution in the city of Bogotá. Methods: A descriptive study - using prospective data from the Public Health Laboratory of the District Department of Health Bogotá. A selection of major brands of starches distributed in the capital was made through consumer surveys applied in all localities of the city with network support of Bogotá hospitals through the Offices of Environment. Samples collected were analyzed with the ISO 22964 methodology: 2006 for detecting Enterobacter sakazakii (Cronobacter spp) in 25 grams of food sample. RESULTS: The major brands of corn starch, banana and other flours (mixed grain) marketed in 16 locations in the city of Bogotá were identified. Of the total of processed samples, 35.7% were positive for the presence of Cronobacter spp, they are distributed as follows: samples of cornstarches gave no positive, banana 27.5% positive and mixtures of cereals 8.2%. Additionally, samples were analyzed with the current regulations for baby food (Res. 11488/84) was determined that 76.5% was rated concept of "Cumple" and 23.5% "No Cumple". Conclusions: The presence of Cronobacter spp was demonstrated in starch banana with a higher frequency than 30%, which shows that there is a risk factor for consumption to Cronobacter spp, a pathogen emerging microorganism, which are exposed minors consumers of selected foods. Key words: Cronobacter, infant formulas, Zea mayz, Musa.
- Publication
Vitae (01214004), 2016, Vol 23, pS83
- ISSN
0121-4004
- Publication type
Article