Bacteriophages: A Potential Mitigation Strategy for Pathogenic Bacteria in Food

Abstract

This new 4-page fact sheet provides a brief introduction to bacteriophages and their potential for mitigating foodborne pathogens. It is intended for a general audience, including Extension agents. Written by Siman Liu, Naim Montazeri, and Keith R. Schneider, and published by the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs438

Keywords

• Bacteriophage
• food safety
• antibacterial