18: RTE Foods in the Raw Meat Section

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of grocery stores stocking ready to eat items in the meat section.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼

Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

• Amy Kirby on Twitter: “I’m not a fan of grocery stores stocking ready to eat items, especially those eaten without cooking, in the meat section. They have far too much trust in that little plastic barrier. #badidea #crosscontamination #publichealth #foodsafety @bugcounter @benjaminchapman https://t.co/eqemwUkxYT” / Twitter

• Prevalence of Campylobacter, Salmonella, and Escherichia coli on the External Packaging of Raw Meat | Journal of Food Protection