Condições higiênicas sanitárias das feiras livres em Feira de Santana e em municípios que compõem o território do Recôncavo da Bahia

Abstract

Free trade shows are food marketing centers, which have historical, cultural, social and economic importance. In this environment you can find a wide variety of products with more affordable values. The conditions under which these products are marketed without proper hygiene control makes them problematic to public health. The body responsible for doing these checks through surveillance is sanitary surveillance. There are several types of Foodborne Diseases (DTAs), which have several causes, the main one being inefficiency in hygienic conditions. This research had the purpose of evaluating the hygienic sanitary conditions of free trade fairs in municipalities of Bahia, with the application of a checklist that was based on resolution RDC no 275. Based on the results found and possible to affirm that educational actions are necessary for traders and consumers, improvement in the infrastructure of the places where these fairs are held and the need for inspections.