Federal State Budgetary Institution "Omsk Reference Center" found pathogenic microorganisms in by-products

As a result of the research, in one sample of frozen pork liver, experts found pathogenic microorganisms Listeria monocytogenes.

The test was carried out by the express method in accordance with MUK 4.2.3262-15 “Detection of pathogenic microorganisms in food products and environmental objects by enzyme-linked fluorescent analysis using an automatic analyzer” and confirmed by the classical microbiological method in accordance with GOST 32031 “Food products. Methods for detection of bacteria of the genus Listeria monocytogenes.

The results are entered into a single automated system "Vesta". The test protocols were submitted to the Office of the ROSSELKHOZNADZOR for the Omsk Region for appropriate action.

On this fact, the Department of Rosselkhoznadzor issued a warning to the offender. According to the HACCP program, the organization is obliged to withdraw low-quality products from circulation and dispose of them.

Since the beginning of the year, specialists have identified 31 cases of violation of safety requirements in food products in terms of microbiological indicators, including 6 detections identified as part of the state task (food monitoring). In particular, the laboratory staff identified 9 cases - QMAFAnM, 5 cases - BGKP, 4 cases - Listeria, Salmonella, 3 - yeast, 2 - sulfite-reducing clostridia, one case - Staphylococcus aureus, lactic acid microorganisms, OKB, total microbial count. Most often, microbiology tests did not pass samples of raw MEAT and finished products from poultry and pork. Detections were also found in semi-finished meat products, finished fish products (including canned food), fish roe, dairy products and drinking water.

Reference: Listeria monocytogenes bacteria are widespread in nature, when they enter the human body along with food, they cause various forms of infection, such as encephalitis, meningitis, dermatitis, and can cause a life-threatening infection in newborns and elderly people with a weakened immune system. Foods at high risk of listeria infection include processed meats, soft cheeses , and cold-smoked fish products . In nature, the bacterium is spread by dozens of species of domestic animals and wild mammals, birds, ticks, flies. As a preventive measure, the premises are cleaned with a wet method using disinfectants, measures are taken to combat rodents and insects. Meatand meat products are thermally processed.