Abstract
To monitor the frequency of enteroparasites in lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and parsley (Petrosolium sativum) samples, marketed in commercial buildings in the municipality of Jaguaré, Espírito Santo, Brazil. Between August 2016 and July 2017, five different popular commercial buildings (markets, supermarkets and fairs) in the municipality of Jaguaré, considered the main local vegetable suppliers were selected. Throughout the research, 30 vegetable samples were randomly selected for parasitological analysis in 3 replicates for each commercial building under study. The obtained samples were analyzed by the modified spontaneous sedimentation method at the Laboratory of Parasitology and Hematology of Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo. Of the 30 samples analyzed, 83.3% were positive for parasitic contamination and the most common parasites were Hookworm, Balantidium coli, Isospora belli, Ascaris sp. and Entamoeba sp. The results indicate a high degree of contamination of the vegetables, probably related to the precariousness of production, transportation and handling, making it necessary to adopt measures that ensure the best quality of food and, consequently, better population health.
Highlights
Materiales y Métodos Entre agosto de 2016 y julio de 2017, se seleccionaron cinco diferentes edificios comerciales populares en el municipio de Jaguaré, considerados los principales proveedores locales de vegetales
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) stands out, since it is accessible to the population, cultivated in all regions of Brazil, widely used in salads, as well as parsley (Petrosolium sativum), an aromatic seasoning that is highly appreciated in the Brazilian cuisine
In order to contribute to an improvement in the perception of hygienic-sanitary conditions and the quality of products consumed by the population, this study aims to monitor the frequency of enteroparasites in vegetables L. sativa and P. sativum marketed in the city of Jaguaré, Espírito Santo, Brazil
Summary
The results indicate a high degree of contamination of the vegetables, probably related to the precariousness of production, transportation and handling, making it necessary to adopt measures that ensure the best quality of food and, better population health. Vegetables, like fruits, have been included in the diet of many individuals, mainly due to their nutritional attributes, simple preparation and low cost, and the consumption of these foods fresh has increased in recent decades with a growing population search for healthier eating habits [9,11] In this context, lettuce (Lactuca sativa) stands out, since it is accessible to the population, cultivated in all regions of Brazil, widely used in salads, as well as parsley (Petrosolium sativum), an aromatic seasoning that is highly appreciated in the Brazilian cuisine. More serious cases occur according to a greater parasite load of the individual, their immunological and nutritional status [18] In this context, in order to contribute to an improvement in the perception of hygienic-sanitary conditions and the quality of products consumed by the population, this study aims to monitor the frequency of enteroparasites in vegetables L. sativa and P. sativum marketed in the city of Jaguaré, Espírito Santo, Brazil
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