A phage-based decontaminant has been sanctioned by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the U.S. for use as antimicrobial against Listeria monocytogenes in food processing plants, say its developers.
Intralytix, a biotechnology firm, said that its novel food safety product, LMP-102 has already received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a food additive effective against Listeria monocytogenes on ready-to-eat foods.
John Vazzana, chief executive officer of Intralytix, told FoodProductionDaily.com that the EPA registration now enables food manufacturers to use LMP-102 on food processing equipment as well as on ready-to-eat food products.
Listeriosis is a rare but potentially lethal infection that can kill vulnerable people, such as the elderly and pregnant women, as well as those suffering from immuno-compromising diseases like cancer or HIV.
Source: FoodProductionDaily.com
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