A Critical Analysis of the Opportunities and Challenges of Phage Application in Seafood Quality Control

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Abstract
Seafood is an important source of food and protein for humans. However, it is highly susceptible to microbial contamination, which has become a major challenge for the seafood processing industry. Bacteriophages are widely distributed in the environment and have been successfully used as biocontrol agents against pathogenic microorganisms in certain food processing applications. However, due to the influence of environmental factors and seafood matrices, using bacteriophages for commercial-scale biocontrol strategies still faces some challenges. This article briefly introduces the current processes used for the production and purification of bacteriophages, lists the latest findings on the application of phage-based biocontrol in seafood, summarizes the challenges faced at the current stage, and provides corresponding strategies for solving these issues.
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  • National Key Research and Development Program of China (2023YFD2401402, CARS-47, 19DZ2284000, TICMBR202202)
  • China Agriculture Research System of MOF and MARA (2023YFD2401402, CARS-47, 19DZ2284000, TICMBR202202)
  • Shanghai Professional Technology Service Platform on Cold Chain Equipment Performance and Energy Saving Evaluation (2023YFD2401402, CARS-47, 19DZ2284000, TICMBR202202)
  • Fund of the Technology Innovation Center for Exploitation of Marine Biological Resources, MNR (2023YFD2401402, CARS-47, 19DZ2284000, TICMBR202202)

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