Chlorine to treat fresh produce could be ineffective Chlorine can make foodborne pathogens undetectable according to research by the University of Southampton. Findings may help explain past outbreaks of Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes linked to produce. Many bacteria enter a viable-but-nonculturable (VBNC) state in response to environmental stresses. VBNC … Continue reading →

Phage technology can suppress the proliferations of pathogens like Listeria and Salmonella during food production processes. Micreos has developed and registered several ‘green’ processing aids based on phage technology. A large American supplier of turkey meat has started treating its poultry products with these all-natural, organic products. “Phage technology has … Continue reading →