PhageGuard Listex – An Innovative Listeria Treatment

FMCG Industry Solutions have partnered with Micreos, a Dutch based company in the field of targeted antibacterial technology to offer PhageGuard Listex. It is a culture of bacteriophages (or phages for short) that effectively eliminates Listeria monocytogenes. Found naturally in the environment, phages offer an effective solution through its ability to eliminate many pathogenic bacteria. PhageGuard Listex goes further as it targets and destroys Listeria monocytogenes. Current food safety solutions inhibit Listeria by adding chemically-based preservatives the product. According to Dirk de Meester, Director of Business Development at Micreos, “Better than suppressing the bacteria, phages targets and kills listeria cells,”. PhageGuard is different in that it can be applied in the environment and even food products, without affecting taste, odour or texture. It’s also safe and has been approved by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) as a processing aid.

Why use PhageGuard Listex?

Gaps in hygiene control are inevitable, due to the presence of listeria in the natural environment (especially drains). Thus, even with the best manufacturing practices in place, there is a likely risk that listeria may cross contaminate and end up in the products. Particularly for RTE foods. PhageGuard Listex offers that extra insurance. The peace of mind knowing that even with the best hygiene controls and practices in place, low level listeria cross contamination is eliminated during and after the food is packed. Imagine a vaccine like treatment for your food products against listeria! It can also eliminate listeria in the environment such as direct food contact surfaces, even floors and drains.

How is it applied?

PhageGuard Listex is applied onto the food via spraying, misting or in a bath solution such as a brine. All of which can be easily incorporated into the food production process. For environmental applications, it can simply be sprayed directly onto food contact surfaces or in the processing environment. It’s that easy. Read more about the efficacy of PhageGuard Listex or how PhageGuard is used in the industry. Contact FMCG Industry Solutions on (02) 9540 2288 or email info@fmcgis.com.au for more information.