Could leaving meat to rot hidden above ceiling tiles be dangerous in any way to peoples health?

Answer 1

In a food preparation area it would be; the recent contaminated peanut butter scandal was partially brought on by dead rodents above a suspended ceiling. It's probably not as big a deal in other areas; most buildings have a mouse carcass hiding here and there. But I don't understand how "meat", as such could get into such a place. If you know where it is, it's probably a good idea to get rid of it and replace the affected tiles, even in an area where food is not prepared.