Characterization of the commercialization establishments of Açaí (Euterpe Oleracea Mart.) at the Neighborhood Fair do 40 Horas, municipality of Ananindeua, Pará, Brazil

Abstract

The objective of this work was to verify the sanitary hygienic conditions of açaí beaters in the neighborhood of 40 Hours, municipality of Ananindeua, Pará, Brazil. Study descriptive, exploratory of probability for convenience, like case studies, performed in April 2017, at the fair, in the neighborhood of 40 hours, municipality of Ananindeua-PA. The data were collected at four points of acai berry referred to point A, B, C and D. of the four visited 50% points were with licensing that allows the sale of the product; 75% was with INMETRO seal on Acai Scout machine; 50% owned exclusive freezer for storage and no handlers made use of 100% of the personal protective Equipment required. The main failure verified was in solid waste disposal. The study showed inadequate conditions of packaging, preparation and final destination of the product leading to the finding of a serious public health problem.