Where it starts
Bacteria is constant. It exists in all environments and living entities -- livestock included. Depending on the situation, bacteria can be advantageous or disadvantageous. Bacteria is a disadvantage in the meat industry. Prior to pre-evisceration in a meat processing cycle, bacteria has grown and is thriving on cattle hide. When this hide is pulled from the carcass, the bacteria spreads to the meat areas of the carcass and even onto the surroundings and human workers. This cross-contamination spreads the bacteria to other phases of a meat processing cycle, such as pre-fabrication. Eventually, this bacteria can cause meat spoilage and even lead to product recall.

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