CONTAMINATION OF RAW POULTRY WITH PATHOGENS

The incidence and numbers of numerous pathogenic organisms on raw proc essed poultry have been well documented in the scientific literature. This paper is an attempt to summarize the data in a logical manner, an d is timely and useful because of growing concern regarding the microb ial safety of poultry products. The literature relating to pathogens c ommonly associated with processed poultry is extensive, so future surv eys should concentrate on those which are emerging.