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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8092851 | Composition and process for cleaning and disinfecting food products A composition and process for improving the quality of raw food product such as seafood, meat and fowl including a treatment of a bath, rinse, ice blend, steam or spray for preparing the raw food product, such as fresh fish, meat or poultry or produce. Before the tr... | 01/10/2012 |
| 7384545 | Container for inhibiting microbial growth in liquid nutrients A fluid container and method for inhibiting the growth of microbes in liquid nutrient in a container, the container having an interior surface having a metal-ion sequestering agent and/or antimicrobial agent provided in a localized area of the container formed by a ... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7375080 | Immobilized lactoferrin (Im-LF) antimicrobial agents and uses thereof Disclosed is a composition of matter comprising a defined dispersion of lactoferria immobilized on a naturally occuring substrate via the N-terminus region of the lactoferrin. Compositions comprising immobilized lactoferrin (Im-LF) are used in a method for reducing ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7361374 | Application for hop acids as anti-microbial agents The alkali metal salts form of β-acids dissolved in propylene glycol is used to control microbial growth in food products, process streams and other applications, including in cosmetic formulations. ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7360504 | Radiopaque animal chew An animal chew toy comprising a radiopaque polymer. The radiopaque polymer may comprise a polymer that is inherently radiopaque or a polymer that has been made radiopaque by the addition of an additive that provides radiopaque characteristics. The radiopaque polymer... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7361275 | Use of derivatized nanoparticles to minimize growth of micro-organisms in hot filled drinks A method and article for removing a selected metal-ion from a solution. The method included providing a container for holding a liquid, the container having an internal surface having a metal-ion sequestering agent provided on at least a portion of the internal surf... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7357863 | Container for inhibiting microbial growth in liquid nutrients A fluid container and method for inhibiting the growth of microbes in liquid nutrient in a container, the container having an interior surface having a metal-ion sequestering agent and antimicrobial agent for inhibiting growth of microbes in the liquid nutrient.... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7354613 | Method for treating processed food products Contacting a processed food product with an aqueous solution containing an effective amount of an alkali silicate reduces bacterial contamination of the product or retards bacterial growth on the product or both reduces bacterial contamination and retards bacterial ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7335386 | Method for preventing acrylamide formation in food products and food intermediates The present invention relates to a novel treatment composition and process for use thereof in treating food products and food intermediates to prevent acrylamide formation therein. The treatment composition may be used in single, home use settings as well as commerc... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7322369 | Methods of detaching microorganisms from, or of inhibiting microbial attachment to, animal or poultry carcasses or seafood or parts thereof Methods of detaching microorganisms (e.g., bacteria) from, or of inhibiting microbial (e.g., bacterial) attachment to, animal or poultry carcasses or seafood or parts thereof, wherein the method involves contacting animal or poultry carcasses or seafood or parts the... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7323203 | Process for producing pickles, and antimicrobial composition The process for producing pickles of the invention comprises using an oil-in-water antimicrobial composition that contains allyisothiocyanate as the active ingredient and further contains surfactant and water added thereto, in any stage of producing pickles. The inv... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7311933 | Packaging material for inhibiting microbial growth A packaging material used for wrapping foodstuffs and for inhibiting the growth of micro-organisms in foodstuffs, the packaging material having a metal-ion sequestering agent capable of removing designated metals ions from the surfaces of the foodstuffs and from liq... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7285299 | Surface pasteurization of cooked food products A method of surface pasteurizing precooked food products which are contained in packages. The method preferably comprises the steps of continuously heating the packages of the precooked food product such that the outer surfaces of the products contained within the p... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7258804 | Method for inhibiting microbial growth in liquid nutrients A fluid container and method for inhibiting the growth of microbes in liquid nutrient in a container, the container having an interior surface having a metal-ion sequestering agent for removing a designated metal ion from the liquid nutrient for inhibiting growth of... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7258787 | Bottle and cap assembly A fluid container and method for inhibiting the growth of microbes in liquid nutrient in a container, the container having an interior surface having a metal-ion sequestering agent for removing a designated metal ion from the liquid nutrient for inhibiting growth of... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7258786 | Container for inhibiting microbial growth in liquid nutrients A fluid container and method for inhibiting the growth of microbes in liquid nutrient in a container, the container having an interior surface having a metal-ion sequestering agent for removing a designated metal ion from the liquid nutrient for inhibiting growth of... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7247330 | Method for controlling microbial contamination of a vacuum-sealed food product Methods for controlling contamination of a food product are provided which utilize a combined treatment comprising thermal surface treatment and introduction of an antimicrobial solution to a food package prior to vacuum sealing the package. ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7211287 | Egg Products Presented herein are methods of treating egg products to increase shelf life, which include treating the egg products with high pressure. In addition, the egg products may be pasteurized before, during, or after the pressure-treatment. Optionally, the egg products m... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7169415 | System for preserving fresh meat products A method for preserving a food product, such as meat, comprising the steps of inoculating meat with an effective amount of euhygienic non-pathogenic, non-spoilage bacteria in order to competitively inhibit the growth of undesired pathogenic and spoilage bacteria. Ed... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7151139 | Antimicrobial polymeric surfaces Bactericidal compositions are disclosed that comprise a polymeric compound immobilized on a material. Medical devices are also disclosed which comprise such a bactericidal composition. Methods are disclosed for covalently derivatizing the surfaces of common material... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7112323 | Intracellular proteinacious antimicrobial agents from lactic acid bacteria derived from fermented food samples The present invention is directed bacterial isolates that produce proteinacious antimicrobial agents effective against a variety of food borne pathogens. The invention includes the bacteria, bacteriocin preparations derived from the bacteria and methods by which the... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7090882 | Antimicrobial salt solutions for food safety applications Antimicrobial salt solutions for food safety and quality applications are disclosed. Because these solutions contain a substantial concentration of salt, they are adaptable to a variety of food-processing applications, such as for chilling brine applications, disinf... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7063008 | Injera manufacturing system A manufacturing system for the manufacture of an Ethiopian staple food referred to as Injera and sometimes Enjera, including an apparatus and a method or process. The system includes a depositing stage, a spreading stage, a flash heating stage, and one or more finis... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7025198 | Absorbent pad with controlled rate of wicking The invention provides an absorbent pad for a case-ready package that has a controlled rate of wicking. The packaging comprises a support member, a food product that exudes liquids positioned on the support member, an absorbent pad between the food product and the s... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7008658 | Apparatus and method for providing treatment to a continuous supply of food product by impingement An apparatus and method for providing treatment by impingement to a continuous supply of food product includes a treatment zone at an ambient pressure, a fluid delivery zone at an elevated pressure, and a circulation assembly. Impingement plates containing apertures... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7001632 | Anti-listeria compositions for use in food products Improved antimicrobial compositions are provided. The improved antimicrobial compositions of this invention contain a dairy-allergen-free nisin derived from whey, pediocin, an edible organic acid (e.g., lactic acid), and a phenol-based antioxidant (e.g., tertiary bu... | 02/21/2006 |
| 7001633 | Stabilization of cooked and fully hydrated potato compositions The present invention provides starchy food products, especially cooked and fully hydrated potato compositions, including fully hydrated mashed potato compositions and fully hydrated cut potato compositions, which are stabilized against the development of toxins fro... | 02/21/2006 |
| 7001631 | Low temperature sanitization of human pathogens from the surfaces of food and food packaging Almonds are often harvested off the ground from around trees which have been fertilized with manure. Potentially hazardous microbes are transferred from the husk to the shells during the dehusking process. During deshelling, shell dust with attached microbes escapes... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6964787 | Method and system for reducing microbial burden on a food product The present invention relates to a method and system for reducing microbial burden on a food product. The method includes contacting the food product with an antimicrobial agent and irradiating the food product. The system includes an applicator adapted and configur... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6964788 | System for handling processed meat and poultry products Food products, such as precooked meats, sausages, and the like are microbially decontaminated in their cooking packages to remove surface microorganism contamination from the packages. The cooking packages are removed and the food products optionally subjected to fu... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6955893 | Method for preventing spoilage of food with bacteriophage A method for the treatment and prevention of dental caries and periodontal diseases using bacteriophages and phage-encoded anti-bacterial enzymes to inhibit establishment of bacteria in the oral cavity is provided. Also provided are methods for studying the cell wal... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6824802 | On-demand neutralization of acid-preserved food The invention relates to a food composition having an increased shelf stability and robustness when stored in microbiologically sensitive conditions which comprises an acidifying preservative system adapted to reduce the microbial growth in the composition and a neu... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6824801 | Process for producing foods having good keeping qualities and food keeping agents The present invention provides a food preservative which contains an antibacterial substance having a high safety and which enhances the preservability of a food without exerting an adverse influence to the taste and flavor of the food; and a method for preserving a... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6808729 | Microorganism reduction methods and compositions for food Basic cleaning compositions using toxicologically-acceptable ingredients for treating food such as produce, e.g., fruits and vegetables, and edible animal proteins are provided. Liquid formulations comprising, optionaly, less than about 0.5% detergent surfactat, suc... | 10/26/2004 |
| 6797308 | Stabilization of cooked pasta compositions using whey from nisin-producing cultures The present invention provides fully cooked, ready to heat and serve pasta compositions which are stabilized against the development of toxins from pathogenic bacterial contaminants under refrigeration conditions for 120 days or more. The stabilized pasta compositio... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6777012 | Seafood preservation process The preservation of meat products is accomplished utilizing a combination of smoke, ozone and freezing preservation techniques. Particularly, fish products are sized into portions that are first treated with smoke, followed by treatment with ozone and then optionall... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6767569 | Surface decontamination of cooked sausage and processed meat and poultry products Cooked food products, such as cooked meats, and poultry, are treated with a decontaminant solution to remove surface microorganism contamination. The decontaminant solution contains peracetic acid at a concentration of from about 100 to 4000 ppm and has broad spectr... | 07/27/2004 |
| 6635290 | Shelf stable kit for making chili A process for preserving foodstuff by acidifying it with a phosphoric acid water solution. The foodstuff is immersed in the phosphoric acid solution with appropriate time pressure and temperature conditions to result in a state of equilibrium in which a p... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6610457 | Organic polymers for bottom antireflective coating, process for preparing the same, and compositions containing the same A bottom antireflective coating layer is made from the compositions of organic photosensitive materials that contain isoflavone chromophore by photolithography utilizing a deep ultraviolet light source for producing a submicro-level, large-scale integrate... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6605253 | Intervention techniques for reducing carcass contamination The presently disclosed disinfection process for use in the processing of foodstuffs is designed as an intervention step in poultry processing to allow for continuous on-line processing of poultry carcasses that may have accidentally become contaminated d... | 08/12/2003 |
