Battling Resistant Bacteria with Bacteriophages: A Smarter Path to Listeria & Salmonella Control
Antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest challenges facing food safety today. Pathogens like Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella continue to adapt, threatening poultry, meat, and produce supply chains. Traditional chemical interventions often fall short—especially when resistant bacteria take hold in facilities.
At SK8 Biotechnologies, we’re proving that nature already has the answer: bacteriophages. These naturally occurring, bacteria-specific viruses are powerful tools in the fight against resistant pathogens. Our BioStryke® LS and VAM-S platforms are designed to deliver targeted, effective solutions against evolving resistant pathogens.
Why Resistant Bacteria Are Hard to Control
Resistant pathogens survive and multiply even in the presence of chemical sanitizers or antibiotics. They can:
Persist in drains, biofilms, and food contact surfaces
Contaminate products like poultry, ground meats, leafy greens, and fresh produce
Evade standard controls, leading to costly recalls and regulatory action
This is where bacteriophages make the difference.
Phages: Precision Weapons Against Listeria & Salmonella
Bacteriophages are highly selective—they target only the bacteria they are designed to attack, while leaving beneficial microbes, product quality, and sensory attributes untouched.
Listeria Control: BioStryke® LS uses phage technology to reduce Listeria monocytogenes in poultry, meat, and produce processing lines, helping brands stay compliant and keep products safe.
Salmonella Control: VAM-S works within poultry and meat environments to reduce Salmonella, tackling one of the most persistent threats to food processors worldwide.
Effective Against Resistant Strains: Unlike antibiotics, bacteriophages adapt alongside bacteria, ensuring effectiveness even when pathogens evolve.
Custom Phage Compositions for Specific Facilities
Every processing plant has a unique microbial profile. That’s why SK8 doesn’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. We collaborate directly with processors to:
Identify bacterial compositions within their facility
Develop tailored phage cocktails that specifically target the resistant strains present
Adapt and update formulations as bacteria evolve over time
This adaptability is one of the most important advantages of bacteriophage technology—it grows with your facility, protecting food safety long-term.
A Partnership Approach to Food Safety
Recalls, resistant bacteria, and evolving regulatory standards all point to the same reality: food safety requires proactive, innovative solutions. With BioStryke® LS and VAM-S, SK8 Biotechnologies partners with processors to:
Protect poultry, meat, and produce from Listeria and Salmonella
Reduce the risk of resistant bacteria undermining existing controls
Build a flexible, future-ready food safety program that evolves alongside microbial challenges