Abstract

Food borne pathogens are the major sources of infections and diseases in developing countries.Unhygienic slaughter equipment's and slaughter houses are the main factors that contribute microbial contamination in raw meat [1].Faisalabad is a large city with more than 3.204 million populations [2].Raw meat is sold in open air local retail shops without suitable temperature control that is purchased by 50% households [3].Meat and meat products are the most important commodities originated from cattle and poultry.They provide an ideal medium for the growth of many micro-organisms due to increased water activity, favourable pH and higher concentrations of protein, minerals and fermented carbohydrates etc.A few community based out breaks are caused by Salmonella, E.coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Campylobacter in temperature 37ºC.Salmonella in fresh meat especially in poultry causes food infection enteric formation [4].E. coli, the presence of bacteria in meat and water is the indication of fecal pollution [5].Staphylococcus aureus commonly found in the mucous membrane of nose and throat is causing the major outbreaks by the consumption of BBQ meat and poultry [6].Campylobacters are found in reproductive organs, intestinal tract and oral cavity of human and animal.Under favorable conditions may cause diseases [7].Carcass surface (meat) picks up this micro-organism from intestinal flora during slaughtering