To assess the microbiological statu

To assess the microbiological status of wild boar carcass meat analysed, TVC and EBC results were compared
with criteria specified by Regulation (EC) No. 1441/20074. However, reference to these criteria is for guidance only,
since they are provided for the carcasses of domestic pigs slaughtered in licensed premises (slaughterhouses). Also,
in our study we used swabbing sampling method as opposed to the destructive method for which criteria and limits
are applied. According to EU microbiological criteria for pig carcasses, the results are interpreted as satisfactory if
the daily mean log for TVC is