Patents Assigned to Guardian Food Technologies, LLC
  • Patent number: 8980611
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Guardian Food Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas R. Ware, Mindy M. Brashears
  • Publication number: 20140341872
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for improving food safety. One or more lactic acid producing microorganisms are shown to inhibit pathogenic contaminations on food materials. The lactic acid producing microorganisms are capable of adhering to various surfaces and may serve as a bio-sanitizing agent (or bio-sanitizer). Lactic acid producing microorganisms or cell free extract of these microorganisms may be used in an effective and natural method to prevent L. monocytogenes infection in food products, as well as in food processing facilities and equipments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: Guardian Food Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas R. Ware, Philip G. Crandall, Steven C. Ricke
  • Publication number: 20130316048
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: Guardian Food Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas R. Ware, Mindy M. Brashears
  • Patent number: 8496925
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Guardian Food Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas R. Ware, Mindy M. Brashears
  • Publication number: 20120201795
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: GUARDIAN FOOD TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas R. Ware, Mindy M. Brashears
  • Patent number: 8071088
    Abstract: Compositions and methods useful for reducing or eliminating the presence of pathogens in meat and 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Guardian Food Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Bryan E. Garner, Douglas R. Ware