Roskachestvo found pathogens and antibiotics in semi-finished meat products

Roskachestvo conducted a study of 19 brands of semi-finished MEAT products for grilling: 11 samples of kupaty and eight of sausages, during which pathogenic microorganisms were found in some of them. RBC has a copy of the study.

The products were tested for 162 indicators of quality, safety and reliability of labeling, and organoleptic properties were also checked. All products were manufactured in RUSSIA.

Thus, listeria, a pathogenic bacteria, was found in the products of the TM “Myasnitsky Ryad” (kupaty).bacteria that cause listeriosis.

Sulfanilamide, an antimicrobial drug from the sulfanilamide group, also known as streptocide, was found in the kupaty of the TM "Ostankino".

Roskachestvo noted that antibiotics are often found in trace amounts in meat products, but in this case, experts found the presence of drugs in quantities unacceptable by the Technical Regulations.

In addition, six samples showed an excess of the peroxide number of fat, which indicates the beginning of spoilage of the product. This may be due to a violation of the storage conditions of the products, Roskachestvo noted.

In products of six brands (Blizhnie Gorki - sausages , Ostankino - kupaty, Slovo Myasnika - sausages, Auchan - sausages, Myasnitsky Ryad - kupaty, Restoria - kupaty) carrageenan was found that was not declared in the composition. Also, in products of six brands, experts found pieces of cartilage, and in one - pieces that were dense for chewing.

Carrageenan is a natural gelling agent and thickener obtained from red seaweed by extraction and subsequent purification. Chemically, carrageenan is a linear sulfated polysaccharide consisting of galactose monomers and its derivatives. Carrageenan has a unique ability to form gels of varying density and texture, bind water and stabilize emulsions.

Roskachestvo added that none of the samples contained fur-boned meat or DNA from cats, dogs or rats. The net weight does not correspond to that declared in the kupaty of the “Special Collection” trademark (lower than declared).

Regional departments of Rospotrebnadzor have issued warnings about the inadmissibility of violating mandatory requirements in relation to the specified manufacturers.

At the end of May, Roskachestvo conducted a study of 20 brands of washing powders. The agency studied the compliance of goods with 48 indicators of quality, safety and reliability of labeling. All samples passed the test.

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