WAGENINGEN, The Netherlands, July 3 /PRNewswire/ --

- The FDA and USDA Announced Today They Have Approved LISTEX(TM)
P100, the Natural Bacteriophage Product Against Listeria, as GRAS (Generally
Recognised as Safe), for all Food Products

In the fight against Listeria, one of the most dangerous food
pathogens, US food processing companies can now apply a novel yet natural
tool: LISTEX(TM) bacteriophages. The FDA and USDA have approved this product
from The Netherlands as GRAS, based on extensive safety and efficacy data and
organoleptics tests confirming that LISTEX(TM) is safe and has no impact on
taste, smell, colour, and other physical properties of treated products.

Bacteriophages ('phage') are the most abundant micro-organisms
on earth. Fresh water and seawater can contain as many as 1 billion phages
per ml, while in fresh and processed meat and meat products, more than 100
million viable phages per gram are often present. Phages are harmless to
humans, animals and plants, and target only bacterial cells. They are
extremely specific in regard to the bacteria they recognize. The LISTEX(TM)
bacteriophages target only Listeria bacteria (leaving desirable bacteria in
place), and are easy to apply in production processes.

In October 2006 the FDA had already proclaimed GRAS for
LISTEX(TM) against Listeria in cheese. The extension to all products
susceptible to Listeria, opens the door for the meat and fish industry to
apply LISTEX(TM). Earlier this month, the Dutch designated inspection office
SKAL confirmed the 'organic' status of LISTEX(TM) under EU law, as a result
of which it can be used in the EU in regular and organic products.

EBI Food Safety's CEO, Mark Offerhaus: "Food Safety now tops
the agenda of US food processing companies and consumers, who are insisting
on 'green' solutions, rather than chemicals. Natural bacteriophages prove to
be a unique solution, where increased safety does not come at the expense of
product characteristics. US food processors can now benefit from LISTEX(TM),
like their European counterparts."

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Listeriosis,
the disease caused by Listeria monocytogenes, is one of the most severe food
borne infections, with a mortality rate of 30%. It can take weeks after
exposure before an infection becomes apparent. The US Food Safety and
Inspection Service maintains a zero tolerance policy for the bacterium, which
grows at refrigeration temperature and is omnipresent. Risk groups include
the Young, Old, Immunocompromised and Pregnant.

About EBI Food Safety

EBI Food Safety (www.ebifoodsafety.com), located in Wageningen
("Food Valley"), The Netherlands, develops and markets natural bacteriophage
products against dangerous food pathogens and is viewed as product leader in
this field. In 2006 the company was honored with the Technology Innovation
Award by Frost & Sullivan. In 2007 the company was elected as one of
Holland's 25 most promising young enterprises by FEM Business Magazine. The
company's scientific network includes collaborations with universities and
research centers around the world.