During Scalding process,
carcasses are come in contact with each other and pathogenic
and non-pathogenic microorganisms introduce from one to another.
Salmonella and Campylobacter are the most common pathogenic microorganisms identified
from the carcasses
but Staphylococcus are also isolated form the scalding tank and contaminated carcasses.
Excessive application of technical processing aids and/or antimicrobial agents for enhancing
the scalding process are also act as potential risk factors.
Keywords: Scalding, Pig, Poultry slaughter, wholesome meat