Table 1.
Detection of T. cruzi DNA in samples collected in Rio de Janeiro and Pará States
| Sample type | Collection place | Collection year | No. of positive samples/total no. of samples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Açai juice | RJ | 2010 | 2/9 |
| PA | 2010 | 1/9 | |
| PA | 2015 | 0/4 | |
| Açai pulp | PA | 2010 | 0/2 |
| PA | 2012 | 1/15 | |
| PA | 2013 | 1/6 | |
| Açai with guaraná or fruits | RJ | 2010 | 6/8 |
| Açai candy | PA | 2010 | 0/1 |
| Chocolate bonbon with açai | PA | 2010 | 0/1 |
| Açai ice cream | PA | 2010 | 0/1 |
| Açai popsicle | PA | 2010 | 0/1 |
| Açai with rice porridges | PA | 2010 | 0/2 |
| Açai seed | PA | 2010 | 0/2 |
| Açai fruit | PA | 2010 | 2/11 |
| PA | 2012 | 1/15 | |
| PA | 2013 | 0/5 |
Abbreviations: PA Pará, RJ Rio de Janeiro