AC-EW could serve as potential alternative to eliminate or substantially decrease bacterial population on fish, chicken and beef. In the current study, no complete elimination of the inoculated pathogens was obtained after treatment with AC-EW and this is possibly due to the presence of organic matter and blood residue in the dipping solution that decreased free available chlorine. Hence, to have a more effective utilization of the AC-EW by the food processing industry, it is suggested that a pre-treatment of the different meat products with clean water to remove blood and any residual organic matter debris prior to AC-EW application. This may result in more efficient bactericidal effect of AC-EW. It is also recommended to use AC-EW for long time intervals and to change the AC-EW dipping solutions frequently to impart more effective decontamination.