Appropriate implementation of decontamination technologies and strategies should lead to consistently cleaner carcasses with minimal contamination of fecal origin, and product that should be safe for consumption following adequate cooking. Decontamination treatments can prove useful in reducing accidental/unnoticed contamination, especially of fecal origin and that may contain pathogens, provided that processing and preparation for consumption also are performed properly using good hygiene practices. Download this fact sheet to learn more about the different kinds of decontamination technologies and how they may be applied individually or in a multiple-hurdle approach to reduce the risk of pathogens being transmitted from cattle to consumers..