Research material comprised meat products in the form of meat ballsprepared under the laboratory conditions. Microbiological analyses were performed in the raw product, after roasting (day 0) and after 4, 8, 12 and 16days of storage at the temperature of 5, 10 and 15 °C. Total plate count (TPC) (cfu/g) was determined on a nutrient agar (Oxoid).