Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Whole live micro-organism – cell – or virus containing – Bacteria or actinomycetales
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-22
2011-12-06
Lilling, Herbert J (Department: 1657)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Whole live micro-organism, cell, or virus containing
Bacteria or actinomycetales
C424S093400, C424S093420, C424S093460, C435S243000, C435S252100, C435S252900, C435S822000, C435S854000, C435S856000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08071088
ABSTRACT:
Compositions and methods useful for reducing or eliminating the presence of pathogens in meat and meat products are disclosed. Administration of one or more lactic acid producing microorganisms to a live animal, to a carcass, to meat, to meat products, or in animal feed results in significant reductions in the amount of pathogens potentially harmful to humans when ingested. Synergistic effects can be achieved with the administration of multiple strains of microorganisms.
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Garner Bryan E.
Ware Douglas R.
Guardian Food Technologies, LLC
Lathrop & Gage LLP
Lilling Herbert J
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