Because the microbial contamination of meat products occurs primarily at the surface, due to post-processing handling, the use of packaging films containing antimicrobial agents could be more efficient, by slow migration to the food surface, thus helping to maintain high concentrations where they are needed. Although, Gram-negative Psuedomonas are responsible for spoilage of chilled meat, in present study clove oil containing films did not show an inhibitory effect on P. fluorescens in antimicrobial tests.