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Part 4 | Meat Inspection In Poultry Processing Plant

2.3.1.8 Inflammatory process
a) If the inflammatory process is wide-spread or there is
evidence of systemic disturbance the whole carcass
shall be condemned.
b) If the inflammatory process is localised, the affected
part shall be removed and condemned, and the
reminder of the carcass shall be passed for human
consumption if it is otherwise wholesome.
2.3.1.9 Over scalded
Carcass which have been over scalded, resulting in a
cooked appearance of the flesh, shall be condemned.

2.3.1.10 Parasitic Infestation
a) If the parasitic infestation is extensive or if the carcass
is emaciated, the entire carcass shall be condemned.
b) If the parasitic infestation is slight, the affected
part shall be removed and condemned, and the
remainder of the carcass shall be passed for human
consumption if it is otherwise wholesome.
2.3.1.11 Pyaemia, Septicaemia or Toxaemia
Carcass showing evidence of any pyaemia, (occurrence
of multiple abscesses), septicaemia (extensive visceral
haemorrhages) or toxaemia shall be condemned.
2.3.1.12 Tumours
a) Any organ or part affected with a tumour shall be
removed and condemned and the remainder of the
carcass shall be passed for human consumption if the
carcass as a whole is not affected and is otherwise
wholesome.
b) The entire carcass shall be condemned if there is
evidence of metastasis or that the general condition
of the bird has been affected by the size, position or
nature of the tumour.
2.3.1.13 Emaciated carcasses which are poorly fleshed with
obvious wasting of the breast and thigh muscles shall
be condemned.

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