Health Inspectors Seize 90kg of Sausage in Pouso Alegre

The Health Surveillance agency confiscated approximately 90 kilograms of sausage from a supermarket in the center of Pouso Alegre on Wednesday, December 24. The inspection revealed that the products were received in violation of standard operating procedures.

Officials noted specific irregularities, including the absence of temperature checks and the placement of the meat directly on the floor during receipt. The supermarket was issued a Term of Depositary Faire, assigning the establishment the responsibility of disposing of the products at a sanitary landfill. An administrative process has been launched to investigate the violations further.

The Health Surveillance agency conducted an inspection at a supermarket located in the center of Pouso Alegre on Wednesday, December 24. During the operation, officials seized approximately 90 kilograms of sausage. The products were found to be in disagreement with the good practices established in the Standard Operating Procedure for receiving goods.

Inspectors identified specific failures in the handling of the merchandise. The irregularities documented included the lack of temperature verification for the product. Additionally, the sausage was observed being placed directly on the floor during the receiving process, a clear violation of sanitary standards intended to ensure food safety.

Following the identification of the violations, the Health Surveillance agency took immediate administrative action. Officials issued a Term of Depositary Faire to the supermarket. This document legally places the responsibility on the establishment to ensure the proper destruction of the seized items.

The destruction of the 90 kilograms of sausage must be carried out at a sanitary landfill, strictly adhering to sanitary norms. Furthermore, the agency announced that an administrative sanitary process will be instigated. This process aims to fully investigate the irregularities and to apply the necessary legal measures to the establishment involved.

The Health Surveillance agency emphasizes specific requirements for the receipt of merchandise, particularly products of animal origin. Establishments are required to verify the expiration dates of all products and inspect the condition of the packaging. It is also mandatory to observe proper labeling and the presence of the official inspection seal.

Furthermore, strict temperature controls must be maintained. The agency outlines the following temperature standards for perishable goods:

• 2°C to 3°C for fresh fish
• 4°C to 7°C for refrigerated beef or chicken
• Below -12°C for frozen meats

Failure to adhere to these standards, such as the lack of temperature aferition noted in this case, results in immediate regulatory action.