Isolation, characterization, and dairy application of a novel bacteriophage fBSPA4 against Salmonella enterica

Key Points

• Bacteriophage fBSPA4 effectively targets Salmonella enterica, providing a promising tool for food safety.
• Testing shows fBSPA4 significantly reduces Salmonella presence in dairy, enhancing product safety.
• Isolation and characterization involved assessing the bacteriophage's effectiveness against a specific bacterial strain.
• Potential applications include reducing pathogenic bacteria in dairy, indicating a new method for food preservation.