ABSTRACT Meat products aregood sources of all essential amino acids, B-complex vitamins and minerals. Despite this high biological value, meat products act as good substrates for microbial growth and have been implicated in many foodborne disease outbreaks.Therefore, A total of 80 random samples of minced meat, sausage, burger and luncheon (20 of each), were randomly collected from different markets at Zagazig City, Sharkia governorate,Egypt for bacteriological examinations. Results revealed contamination of the examined products by Pseudomonas, Enterobacteriaceae and Hydrogen sulfide producing bacteria. Furthermore, the antimicrobial activity of some natural oils (cumin, thyme and rosemary oil 1%) were investigated; results revealed that they act as good preservatives to meat. Rosemary oil was the most effective oil followed by thyme then cumin oil.