Which condition is a bleached, slimy area due to improper air circulation (usually caused by carcasses touching each other in cooler)?

• A. Sores and scars
• B. Slime formation
• C. Spotter
• D. Blistering

Answer: (D)

The key idea is how cooling airflow affects surface quality. When carcasses touch in the cooler, air can’t circulate around those surfaces, so moisture condenses and localized bacterial growth can occur. This creates pale, bleached patches that feel slimy—the hallmark of blistering. It’s a surface defect tied specifically to inadequate air exposure during chilling, rather than generalized slime or skin injuries.