Screening of antibiogram, virulence factors, and biofilm production of and the bio-control role of some probiotics as alternative antibiotics.

Background: Food safety is a serious challenge in the face of increasing population and diminishing resources. is a critical foodborne pathogen characterized by its capability to secret a diverse range of heat-resistant enterotoxins. Antibiotic usage in dairy herds resulted in the occurrence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) patterns among bacterial species, which were consequently transmitted to humans via dairy products.

Comparison of controlling capabilities of lactobionic acid, nisin, and K-Sorbate against dairy-borne , and mold in soft cheese.

Background: The utilization of chemical preservatives holds the promise of effectively controlling microbial growth in soft cheese.

Aim: The first trial aimed to compare the effectiveness of lactobionic acid (LBA) and K-Sorbate in controlling the proliferation of and mold in white soft cheese. The subsequent part of the study explored the inhibitory effects of K-Sorbate, nisin, and LBA on mold populations in cheese whey.