Bacteriophage application for elimination of E coli for elimination of ...
Bacteriophage application for elimination of E coli for elimination of ...
Bacteriophage application for elimination of E coli for elimination of ...
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E. <strong>coli</strong> O157:H7 in ground beef<br />
• Contaminated ground beef has been implicated<br />
as a source <strong>of</strong> multiple E. <strong>coli</strong> O157:H7<br />
outbreaks<br />
• Low infectious dose (~10 cells)<br />
• Large scale production<br />
• Eradication <strong>of</strong> E. <strong>coli</strong> O157:H7 at critical control<br />
points (ie. Grinding and mixing augers) can<br />
prevent mass contamination and massive<br />
recalls<br />
• <strong>Bacteriophage</strong> <strong>application</strong> may provide a<br />
<strong>Bacteriophage</strong> <strong>application</strong> may provide a<br />
natural alternative <strong>for</strong> reduction <strong>of</strong> pathogens in<br />
meat