Identificación de residuos de antibióticos presente en la carne de cerdo comercializados en la ciudad de Machala.

Abstract

To conduct the study, 40 samples of pork meat were collected from different markets in the city, including Mercado 25 de Junio, Mercado Sur, Mercado Mi Ciudad, Mercado Puerto Bolívar, Mercado El Cambio, and other points of sale. The analyses revealed that 40% of the samples (16 samples) contained antibiotic residues, while 60% (24 samples) showed no presence of these compounds. These results indicate a significant presence of residues in a considerable portion of the analyzed pork, representing a potential risk to consumer health. The distribution of results suggests variability in the quality and safety of meat sold at different locations within the city, highlighting the need for increased regulation and control. The importance of this research lies in the urgent need to safeguard public health through effective control of antibiotic presence in food. Antimicrobial resistance is a growing problem that threatens the effectiveness of current medical treatments.