Abstract: The present invention provides a method for inhibiting the growth of food-borne pathogens, nosocomial pathogens and spoilage microorganisms, the method comprising the steps of: contacting at least one lactic acid bacterium strain selected from the group consisting of Lactobacillus salivarius (L14, L28 and FS56), a mixture thereof; or a whey obtained from fermentation of the lactic acid bacterium strain with the microorganisms.

Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods for inhibiting the growth of pathogens in an animal feed comprising the steps of: contacting the animal feed with at least one lactic acid bacterium strain selected from at least one of Lactobacillus salivarius strains L14, L15, L17, L28, or a mixture thereof; or a whey obtained from fermentation of the lactic acid bacterium strain, wherein the at least one lactic acid bacterium strain inhibits the growth of the pathogens, the nosocomial pathogens or the spoilage microorganisms in the animal feed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for inhibiting the growth of pathogens in an animal feed comprising the steps of: contacting an animal feed with at least one lactic acid bacterium strain selected from the group consisting of Lactobacillus salivarius (L14, L28 and FS56), a mixture thereof; or a whey obtained from fermentation of the lactic acid bacterium strain, wherein the at least one lactic acid bacterium strain inhibits the growth of the pathogens, the nosocomial pathogens or the spoilage microorganisms in the pet food.

Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods for eliminating or reducing microbial contamination in lymph nodes that enter the food supply from livestock comprising: identifying an animal in need of eliminating or reducing microbial contamination in non-gut associated lymph nodes that enter the food supply, and providing the animal with an effective amount of a lactic acid bacteria or probiotic bacterial sufficient to reduce or eliminate the microbial contamination in non-gut associated lymph nodes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a set of oligonucleotides to screen for the presence of targeted Salmonella serotypes in enrichment or to characterize presumptive colonies. The set of oligonucleotides includes at least one set of primers and probe for the detection of Salmonella serotype selected from Newport, Heidelberg, Infantis, and Hadar and to discriminate between. These new markers can be used after the initial screening assay described herein as a discrimination assay to differentiate S. Heidelberg from S. Infantis and S. Hadar from S. Newport.

Abstract: The present invention provides a set of oligonucleotides to screen for the presence of targeted Salmonella serotypes in an enrichment or to characterize presumptive colonies. The set of oligonucleotides includes at least one set of primers and probe for the detection of Salmonella serotype selected from typhimurium, enteritidis, newport, heidelberg, infantis, virchow and Hadar. The set of oligonucleotides may include up to 5 different primer sets and the corresponding probes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a set of oligonucleotides to screen for the presence of targeted Salmonella serotypes in enrichment or to characterize presumptive colonies. The set of oligonucleotides includes at least one set of primers and probe for the detection of Salmonella serotype selected from Newport, Heidelberg, Infantis, and Hadar and to discriminate between. These new markers can be used after the initial screening assay described herein as a discrimination assay to differentiate S. Heidelberg from S. Infantis and S. Hadar from S. Newport.

Abstract: Improved compositions and methods are disclosed for improving food safety. More specifically, one or more lactic acid producing microorganisms are used for inhibiting pathogenic growth on plant materials before, during and/or after harvest. The disclosed methodology is particularly effective for leafy vegetables, such as spinach.

Abstract: The present invention provides a set of oligonucleotides to screen for the presence of targeted Salmonella serotypes in an enrichment or to characterize presumptive colonies. The set of oligonucleotides includes at least one set of primers and probe for the detection of Salmonella serotype selected from typhimurium, enteritidis, newport, heidelberg, infantis, virchow and Hadar. The set of oligonucleotides may include up to 5 different primer sets and the corresponding probes.

Abstract: A method and apparatus comprising microwave radiation pulses to reduce a microorganism population in an object.

Abstract: A method and apparatus comprising microwave radiation pulses to reduce a microorganism population in an object.

Abstract: A method and apparatus comprising microwave radiation pulses to reduce a microorganism population in an object.

Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods for eliminating or reducing microbial contamination in lymph nodes that enter the food supply from livestock comprising: identifying an animal in need of eliminating or reducing microbial contamination in non-gut associated lymph nodes that enter the food supply, and providing the animal with an effective amount of a lactic acid bacteria or probiotic bacterial sufficient to reduce or eliminate the microbial contamination in non-gut associated lymph nodes.

Abstract: Compositions and methods useful for reducing or eliminating the presence of pathogens in meat or meat products are disclosed. Administration of one or more lactic acid producing microorganisms to a live animal, to a carcass, to meat, to meat products, or in animal feed results in significant reductions in the amount of pathogens potentially harmful to humans when ingested. Synergistic effects can be achieved with the administration of multiple strains of microorganisms.

Abstract: The present invention includes a method for extending the shelf-life of one or more foods by exposure to one or more pulses of microwave radiation for at least seven (7) seconds. The present invention may also be used to reduce pathogenic organisms in food. The one or more foods may be packaged within a container, sealed and stored.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are disclosed for detection of probiotic bacteria strains intentionally provided to animals comprising: providing an animal with a known amount or number of probiotic bacteria; following a pre-determined time, obtaining a biological sample suspected of comprising the inoculated probiotic bacteria from the animal; and quantitatively detecting the amount of probiotic bacteria in the biological sample.

Abstract: A method and apparatus comprising microwave radiation pulses to reduce a microorganism population in an object.

Abstract: Compositions and methods useful for reducing or eliminating the presence of pathogens in meat or meat products are disclosed. Administration of one or more lactic acid producing microorganisms to a live animal, to a carcass, to meat, to meat products, or in animal feed results in significant reductions in the amount of pathogens potentially harmful to humans when ingested. Synergistic effects can be achieved with the administration of multiple strains of microorganisms.

Abstract: Compositions and methods useful for reducing or eliminating the presence of pathogens in meat or meat products are disclosed. Administration of one or more lactic acid producing microorganisms to a live animal, to a carcass, to meat, to meat products, or in animal feed results in significant reductions in the amount of pathogens potentially harmful to humans when ingested. Synergistic effects can be achieved with the administration of multiple strains of microorganisms.

Abstract: Improved compositions and methods are disclosed for improving food safety. More specifically, one or more lactic acid producing microorganisms are used for inhibiting pathogenic growth on plant materials before, during and/or after harvest. The disclosed methodology is particularly effective for leafy vegetables, such as spinach.