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FONSECA, Gilberto Poggio et al. Antibiotic residues in Brazilian UHT milk: a screening study. Ciênc. Tecnol. Aliment. [online]. 2009, vol.29, n.2, pp. 451-453. ISSN 1678-457X.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0101-20612009000200035.

The aim of this research was to carry out a screening study to check the incidence of antimicrobial residues in Brazilian UHT milk according to rapid yoghurt method. Of the 100 (100%) samples analysed, 96 (96%) showed no traces of antibiotic residues while 4 (4%) indicated probable presence of antibiotic residues. The results suggest that the Brazilian Sanitary Surveillance Agency should apply continuous monitoring programs in order to obtain a safe product offering no health risks to consumers.

Palavras-chave : antibiotic residue; UHT milk.