If a batch of meat becomes *not* fit for consumption due to bacterial growth from lack of refrigeration, where does the failure primarily lie?

Answer

The failure lies in the process, not necessarily the raw material.

When bacterial growth occurs due to improper handling like lacking refrigeration, the failure is attributed to the processing or holding conditions rather than the quality of the initial raw material.

If a batch of meat becomes *not* fit for consumption due to bacterial growth from lack of refrigeration, where does the failure primarily lie?
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