أثر وسائل الغش المستخدمة في إخفاء مظاهر فساد الاسماك على المستهلك بولاية الخرطوم

Abstract EN

this study was conducted during the period June 2014 to September 2015 on the effect of adulteration methods used to hide fish spoilage signs from the consumer in Khartoum state, where a random sample was selected through a questionnaire to collect the required data.

The statistical analysis of the sample indicated significance differences for the expression of the research assumptions.

The study discovered the spread of the adulteration phenomenon by mixing fresh fish catches with spoiled ones, or by deep cooling of spoiled fish to closely approach the status of the fresh ones.

Also, the study noted the poor hygiene of the markets, as well as the absence of monitoring by quality control authority.

All these negative practices contributed largely in propping spoiled fish, which might lead to food and microbial poisoning by Salmonella and Shigella through consumption of contaminated, and low quality and unhygienic fish.

The study concluded that these methods of fish adulteration negatively affect the individuals economics specially those of low income; as well as the national economy; and the futre of fish industry.

Accordingly, this necessitates more training for those working in the field of fish development, modernization of handling transportation means‚ cold storage methods, and marketing methods and techniques for quality preservation and consumer safety