Potential Contamination Hotspots and Critical Control Points along Red Meat Value Chain between the Central Abattoir and Apata Butcher’s Stalls in Ibadan Nigeria

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High levels of bacterial contamination were found in the vehicular trunk and butcher stalls, posing a health risk.
The total bacterial count peaked at 6.75 x 10^5 cfu/ml in the vehicular trunk, highlighting critical contamination points.
Microbiological analysis identified pathogens like Salmonella and Shigella, with significant antibiotic resistance observed.
Implementing hygiene training for meat operators could mitigate contamination risks in the value chain.

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This analysis identifies contamination hotspots and foodborne bacteria in the red meat value chain, suggesting hygiene improvements.

OG et al. (2025) studied this question.

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