摘要 |
A method of treating a foodstuff surface with a bactericidal composition having an enhanced antimicrobial effect and comprising a combination of a Streptococcus-derived bacteriocin or synthetic equivalent antibacterial agent and a chelating agent in an amount effective to kill, prevent or inhibit growth of pathogenic Listeria monocytogenes upon contact, said method comprising coating said foodstuff surface with said composition in an amount sufficient to kill, prevent or inhibit growth of pathogenic Listeria monocytogenes bacteria on the foodstuff surface, said coating being performed by spraying said composition on said foodstuff or by mixing said composition with said foodstuff. |