Composition and method for inhibition of microorganisms
US8440448B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 14, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S435/822
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided are methods of treating a surface of a food processing facility which has a first population of microorganisms disposed thereon. The method includes disposing on the surface a biofilm containing a second population of microorganisms or a population of microorganisms that can form a biofilm onto the surface of the food processing facility. The growth of the second microbial population and the formation of a biofilm comprising these microorganisms can then inhibit the growth of the first population of microorganisms.
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