Easy to apply, the use of PhageGuard S provides an additional hurdle in the final stages of processing by killing Salmonella where other interventions cannot be used due to detrimental effect on the finished product and lack of efficacy. Salmonella continues to become exposed as raw materials move through disassembly … Continue reading
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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
Salmonella no longer falling in the EU The declining trend of salmonellosis cases in the EU has levelled off according to the annual report on zoonotic diseases published in december of last year. Cases of Salmonella Enteritidis acquired in the EU have increased in humans by 3% since 2014 says … Continue reading
IAFP’s 13th European Symposium on Food Safety Micreos is proud to present its participation in the IAFP’s 13th European Symposium on Food Safety. Here Micreos’ own Prof. Steven Hagens will present a full session around phages, discussing the possibilities and limitations of bacteriophage-based technology in biosensors and biocontrol in the … Continue reading
FSANZ approves Salmonelex™ as processing aid against Salmonella Wageningen, The Netherlands, May 25, 2016 – Food Standards Australia/New Zealand (FSANZ) has approved Salmonelex™ as processing aid against Salmonella. Salmonelex™ is the second phage product for food safety accepted in Australia and New Zealand after an earlier approval of Listex™ against … Continue reading