EcoShield™
Star-K Kosher Certification:Kosher Certified, Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America:Halal Certified, Organic Materials Review Institute:OMRI Listed®, FDA:FCN 1018, FSIS:Directive 7120.1, Health Canada:iLONO, Israel Ministry of Health:Ref: 70275202
Targets Escherichia coli O157:H7 contamination in foods and food processing facilities.

Phage Preparation Effective Against Escherichia coli O157:H7

EcoShield™ is an all-natural, non-chemical antimicrobial preparation for controlling the foodborne bacterial pathogen Escherichia coli O157:H7. The active ingredients of EcoShield™ are naturally occurring lytic bacteriophages that selectively and specifically kill E. coli O157:H7. EcoShield™ is specifically designed for treating foods that are at high risk for E. coli O157:H7 contamination.

EcoShield™ is the choice for eliminating or significantly reducing contamination of food with E. coli O157:H7 because it:

  • Is FDA-cleared, through a "Food Contact Notification" or FCN, for use on red meat parts and trim intended to be ground (FCN No. 1018)
  • Is FSIS-listed as safe and suitable for use in the production of red meat parts and trim prior to grinding as processing aid with no labeling requirements (FSIS Directive 7120.1)
  • Is Health Canada approved for use on red meat parts and trim prior to grinding (iLONO)
  • Is National Food Service of Israel approved as food processing aid for the treatment of meat immediately before grinding (Ref: 70275202)
  • Is certified both Kosher and Halal
  • Requires no labeling ("clean label")
  • Does not contain preservatives
  • Is cost effective and cost competitive
  • Is effective under a wide range of food storage conditions (e.g. 2°C-42°C)
  • Is all natural and not genetically modified (non-GM)
  • Does not alter food flavor, aroma, or nutritional value
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