Surveillance is misinformation sodium cheese breads MG

The Department of Health of Minas Gerais analysis, in partnership with the Health Surveillance in the sodium announced on the labels of cheese breads sold in Minas.

Of the 62 samples analyzed in 2013, 85.5% contained misleading information, not consistent with the product. "The law does not determine the optimal amount of sodium in the product, but it is clear on the need for mandatory information on labels and correct," explains the head of the Division of Health Surveillance of Fundação Ezequiel Dias (Funed), Kleber Eduardo da Silva Baptista.

According to the head of the Sanitary, besides the erroneous information on the labels, there is also the danger of high microbiological contamination. In all, 39 types of foods monitored: from infant foods, peanuts, dairy products, cheese bread, instant noodles, soy, bread, biscuit, canned vegetables, juices and soft drinks up.

Spices like cinnamon, oregano and black pepper also call the attention of the team Surveillance. "We found irregularities in 36% of samples, among them the presence of the rodent and Salmonella spp bacteria," says Kleber Baptista. He warns of the fact that products are consumed raw, ie no tillage or other procedures that could kill the bacteria. "A salmonella can cause anything from diarrhea, vomiting febree, however, in children, the elderly and immunocompromised individuals, signs and symptoms may progress to a severe, requiring hospitalization."

1,115 samples were collected in 288 municipalities in the state, totaling 6.537análises performed to verify the suitability of the product identity and quality standards required by the National Agency for Sanitary Surveillance (ANVISA), Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA) and other regulatory agency.

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