This version is not peer-reviewed. Chaitanya Gottapu,Lekshmi K Edison,Gary D Butcher,Subhashinie Kariyawasam * Chaitanya Gottapu,Lekshmi K Edison,Gary D Butcher,Subhashinie Kariyawasam * This version is not peer-reviewed. Campylobacter is a leading cause of human gastroenteritis, with poultry serving as the primary reservoir host. Effective preharvest control strategies are crucial for preventing or reducing Campylobacter contamination on meat surfaces.