Kemri study shows pork, poultry meat sold in supermarkets contaminated

Nearly 96.6% of poultry samples tested revealed the presence of at least one type of bacterium. [iStockphoto]

A study by the Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kmeri) has found that the raw pork and poultry meat that is retailed in supermarkets in the country is contaminated.

The research shows if you consume the meat, you risk consuming bacterial contaminants, potentially spreading foodborne illnesses, research scientists have revealed in a new study.