Phage technology for Listeria control

Applied bacteriophage technology to specifically target and control Listeria monocytogenes in the food industry. Our natural bacteriophage solution, Phageguard L (PGL), provides a non-corrosive and non-hazardous innovation that is highly effective for controlling L. monocytogenes on food products, sanitizing production equipment, treating Listeria hotspots, and removing Listeria biofilms. Phageguard L has been USDA- and FDA GRAS approved since 2007, is OMRI organic listed, and does not require product labeling. Developed for food safety practices, Phageguard L offers versatile application options across a wide range of food products and sanitation procedures.

Listeria control throughout the entire production facility

Phageguard enhances the ability of bacteriophages to target foodborne pathogens such as L. monocytogenes. Starting in 2005, Phageguard identified a unique bacteriophage that specifically targets Listeria serotypes encountered in the food industry. This laid the foundation for Phageguard L, that provides highly effective L. monocytogenes control across a wide range of food products, from seafood and dairy to ready-to-eat (RTE) food matrices, without impacting sensory qualities like color, taste, or texture. Additionally, Phageguard L is suitable for Listeria sanitation in production settings, being non-corrosive to treated equipment and harmless to humans, animals, and even plants. This enables our customers to enhance Listeria protection across all zones of the processing line without compromising on worker safety or modern brand values, such as organic and clean-label products.

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Seafood Ready-to-eat Dairy Plant & plant-based Food contact surfaces Other

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PGL

Phageguard L

Listeria control designed for the food industry. Phageguard L offers a highly effective and natural bacteriophage intervention that is produced in a FSSC 22000 certified lab. Phageguard L is FDA GRAS approved, suited for clean label processing, kosher certified, halal certified, and OMRI organic listed to serve a wide range of food processors worldwide. Available in two different volumes, we ensure a tailored solution for different production sizes and applications in a cost-efficient way.

  • Natural, organic, and clean-label

  • Applicable on food and food contact surfaces

  • No impact on organoleptic properties of treated products

  • Non-corrosive and harmless to humans, animals, and plants

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