Water Quality and Microbiological Contamination across the Fish Marketing Chain: A Case Study in the Peruvian Amazon (Lagoon Yarinacocha)

The contamination of the surface water lagoons is a common problem in developing countries, and can affect fishing activities. A case study was conducted on quality microbiological marketing chain Peruvian Amazon (Laguna de Yarinacocha). microbiological, physical–chemical parasitological parameters were evaluated three points lagoon near landing stage; facilities, handlers species fish (Prochilodus nigricans, Mylossoma duriventre Siluriforme spp.). In water, there coliform counts ≥ 23 (Most probable number—MPN)/100 mL, Escherichia coli 3.6 MPN/100 Pseudomona spp. up to 2.2 mL; high turbidity variable amounts parasites. facilities handlers, levels coliforms, mainly coli, Staphylococcus aureus found M. meat. poor concluded that compromises part chain, manipulators. Furthermore, meat show handling practices possible risk by sources.