Silva, Luciana PereiraSilva, Vânia Dos SantosLudwig, Karin MariaMontenote, Michelly Cristinada Silva, Regildo Márcio Gonçalves [UNESP]2018-12-112018-12-112014-01-01Bioscience Journal, v. 30, n. 4, p. 1252-1258, 2014.1981-31631516-3725http://hdl.handle.net/11449/167643There is little research on the practices of sanitary inspection in the chain of production of vegetables to the consumer, especially those eaten raw, they are liable to serve microorganism such as bacteria, fungi and parasites, contributing to possible health hazards. The aim of this study was to assess qualitatively contamination by parasites and / or commensals of medical interest in lettuce leaves (Lactuca sativa) fresh market in the municipality of Quatá, São Paulo. A total of 15 random samples were analyzed every other day of the three different places that sell vegetables a grocery store, a supermarket and a vegetable garden during the month of May 2011. The parasites and / or commensals found in lettuce were Entamoeba coli (67%), Entamoeba histolytica (20%), Giardia sp (13%) and Ascaris lumbricoides (7%). The analysis showed the presence of parasites and / or commensals in all samples, except in the cultivated garden which showed poor sanitary conditions, probably due to contamination in the shipping and handling by third parties in supermarket and grocery store. The parasite monitoring sanitary conditions of vegetables sold in urban environments becomes relevant for preventive measures to avoid the continued parasitic cycle and possible future health complications.1252-1258engCommensalsLactuca sativaLettuce leavesParasitesPublic HealthArtigoAcesso restrito2-s2.0-84904490456