Surface conditioning with bacteriophages reduces biofilm formation of Heidelberg.

remains one of the most common foodborne pathogens worldwide, and its resistance to antimicrobials has increased considerably over the years. In this context, was evaluated the action of three bacteriophages isolated or combined in inhibiting the adhesion and removal of Heidelberg biofilm on a polystyrene surface. The bacteriophages UPF_BP1, UPF_BP2, UPF_BP3 and a pool of them were used for biocontrol of Heidelberg biofilms on polystyrene surface in the action times of 3, 6 and 9 h.