Use of Effective Microorganisms® (EM®) for Sustainable Pathogen Control in Food Safety

Abstract

TeraGanix, Inc. produces and distributes the original and certified brand, Effective Microorganisms (EM) for the United States. EM all-natural liquid probiotic comprises of three groups of microbes: Lactic Acid Bacteria, Yeast, and Photosynthetic Bacteria. Given that Lactic Acid Bacteria has been used for centuries for food preservation and fermentation, EM has the potential to be used as a biocontrol for common foodborne pathogens such as Salmonella, Listeria, and E. Coli. This paper is a gathering of research done to support EMs use in pathogen control as it relates to food safety.