A new Rogue-like phage UDF157lw to control O157:H7.

Introduction: Shiga toxin-producing (STEC) O157:H7 is one of the notorious foodborne pathogens causing high mortality through the consumption of contaminated food items. The food safety risk from STEC pathogens could escalate when a group of bacterial cells aggregates to form a biofilm. Bacterial biofilm can diminish the effects of various antimicrobial interventions and enhance the pathogenicity of the pathogens.

A New -like Phage vB_EcoP-Ro45lw with Antimicrobial Potential of Shiga Toxin-Producing O45 Strain.

Lytic bacteriophages are re-considered as a solution to resolve antibiotic-resistant rampage. Despite frequent foodborne outbreaks caused by the top six non-O157 Shiga-toxin-producing (STEC), the current interventions are not sufficiently effective against each serogroup, particularly O45. Therefore, this study aimed to characterize a new short-tailed phage, vB_EcoP-Ro45lw (or Ro45lw), as an alternative antimicrobial agent for STEC O45 strains.

Characterization of polyvalent phage Sa157lw for the biocontrol potential of Typhimurium and O157:H7 on contaminated mung bean seeds.

Seeds are one of the primary sources of contamination with foodborne pathogens, such as pathogenic , and various serovars, for produce, particularly sprouts. Due to the susceptibility of sprout growth to chemical-based antimicrobials and the rising issue of antimicrobial resistance, developing innovative antimicrobial interventions is an urgent need. Therefore, the objective of this study was to characterize phage Sa157lw (or Sa157lw) for the biocontrol potential of Typhimurium and O157:H7 on contaminated mung bean seeds.