Abstract: A fermentate and methods for producing a fermentate and for killing or inhibiting the growth of a contaminating microorganism on or within a food product using a GRAS strain of Bacillus that does not produce organic acids at a level effective to inhibit the growth of microorganisms but does contain metabolites that have antibacterial and antifungal activity at a broad range of pH including >5.5 is disclosed. A food product comprising a fermentate having a cellular mass component from a GRAS strain of Bacillus is also disclosed. The GRAS strain of Bacillus may be selected from a group consisting of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, Bacillus marisflavi, Bacillus licheniformis, Bacillus paralicheniformis, Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus megaterium, Bacillus pumilus, Bacillus safensis, Bacillus siamensis, Bacillus tequilensis, and Bacillus toyonensis.

Abstract: The present inventors disclose new fermentate compositions that display antimicrobial activity against a variety of microorganisms in foods. The fermentate compositions may not only be active at acidic pHs, but also retain antimicrobial activity at elevated pHs including neutral pHs. In addition to new fermentate compositions, the present invention also relates to improved methods for making such fermentate compositions and using unpurified fermentate compositions to effectively preserve food products.

Abstract: The present inventors disclose new fermentate compositions that display antimicrobial activity against a variety of microorganisms in foods. The fermentate compositions may not only be active at acidic pHs, but also retain antimicrobial activity at elevated pHs including neutral pHs. In addition to new fermentate compositions, the present invention also relates to improved methods for making such fermentate compositions and using unpurified fermentate compositions to effectively preserve food products.

Abstract: An isolated Bacillus strain LSSAO1 is provided. When fed to a bird, this and other Bacillus strains described herein provide benefits to the birds. For example, administration of the one or more Bacillus strain can increase low G+C, gram positive bacteria in the gastrointestinal flora of the bird. These type of bacteria are increased by antibiotics and include beneficial Clostridium. Administration of the one or more Bacillus strain can also inhibit pathogen in the bird, such as E. coli, Salmonella, and Clostridium. These benefits can enhance feed conversion in poultry. Useful combinations of Bacillus strains and methods of using one or more Bacillus strain are also provided.

Abstract: An isolated Bacillus strain LSSAO1 is provided. When fed to a bird, this and other Bacillus strains described herein provide benefits to the birds. For example, administration of the one or more Bacillus strain can increase low G+C, gram positive bacteria in the gastrointestinal flora of the bird. These type of bacteria are increased by antibiotics and include beneficial Clostridium. Administration of the one or more Bacillus strain can also inhibit pathogen in the bird, such as E. coli, Salmonella, and Clostridium. These benefits can enhance feed conversion in poultry. Useful combinations of Bacillus strains and methods of using one or more Bacillus strain are also provided.

Abstract: An isolated Bacillus strain LSSAO1 is provided. When fed to a bird, this and other Bacillus strains described herein provide benefits to the birds. For example, administration of the one or more Bacillus strain can increase low G+C, gram positive bacteria in the gastrointestinal flora of the bird. These type of bacteria are increased by antibiotics and include beneficial Clostridium. Administration of the one or more Bacillus strain can also inhibit pathogen in the bird, such as E. coli, Salmonella, and Clostridium. These benefits can enhance feed conversion in poultry. Useful combinations of Bacillus strains and methods of using one or more Bacillus strain are also provided.

Abstract: An isolated Bacillus strain LSSAO1 is provided. When fed to a bird, this and other Bacillus strains described herein provide benefits to the birds. For example, administration of the one or more Bacillus strain can increase low G+C, gram positive bacteria in the gastrointestinal flora of the bird. These type of bacteria are increased by antibiotics and include beneficial Clostridium. Administration of the one or more Bacillus strain can also inhibit pathogen in the bird, such as E. coli, Salmonella, and Clostridium. These benefits can enhance feed conversion in poultry. Useful combinations of Bacillus strains and methods of using one or more Bacillus strain are also provided.

Abstract: An isolated Bacillus strain LSSAO1 is provided. When fed to a bird, this and other Bacillus strains described herein provide benefits to the birds. For example, administration of the one or more Bacillus strain can increase low G+C, gram positive bacteria in the gastrointestinal flora of the bird. These type of bacteria are increased by antibiotics and include beneficial Clostridium. Administration of the one or more Bacillus strain can also inhibit pathogen in the bird, such as E. coli, Salmonella, and Clostridium. These benefits can enhance feed conversion in poultry. Useful combinations of Bacillus strains and methods of using one or more Bacillus strain are also provided.