Quality issue rejection

Yes, I don't understand the context or the criteria for an image to be accepted or rejected. I've had some images rejected in the last few weeks, good images with no apparent errors, but what's more common is seeing images that were approved with errors, like this one for example. The colors are good, but it visibly contains a basic error by holding the object. How was this image approved?

Thanks everyone for the replies. The narrow DOF was a deliberate choice here with the macro lens.

But the key ideas are clear. That was helpful

Yeap, two main points: White balance is definitely off, and focus could better; the focus is too narrow.

Adobe help files - White balance

ĎOF is too shallow - most of the image is out of focus,

Check your color temperature. It looks a bit too blue to me. Needs a touch more warmth.

Also, compare with similar Stock inventory to see what you’ll be competing with.

https://stock.adobe.com/search?k=raw+steak  820K results

Hope that helps.

Looks awfully blurry to me. The depth of field is too shallow. Most of the steaks are out of focus.

https://photographylife.com/what-is-depth-of-field

Reviewers stop examining after the first refusal reason. This was easy to spot. But there may be other reasons for refusal. Keep that in mind if you decide to make corrections and resubmit it under a new file name. 

bokeh in the upper right. The lower left is distracting. The photo needs sharpening.
 

The focus area is too narrow.
A wider focus area is preferable.

Also, adjusting the white balance will make it look better.
Which do you prefer?

Hey ​@focused_Lionheart5EDA 

There is a lot of bokeh effect.  (Not sure if this is AI generated. As many AI generated images tend to have the bokeh effect)
Here is an example of an image that is part of Adobe Stock.
https://stock.adobe.com/search?k=pictures%2Bof%2Bbeef%2Bcuts&asset_id=405908183

Cheers

Nate