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Abstract

An anti-bacterial package component comprising a packaging substrate having an anti-bacterial agent fixed thereto; and a chemoattractant (bacteria attractant) incorporated with the substrate and adapted for diffusion into a food or toiletry product medium; the attractant selected from the group consisting of monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides, vitamins, minerals and essential amino acids; wherein the attractant is adapted for biological transport of pathogenic or spoilage bacteria from a product medium in contact with the substrate across an attractant concentration gradient to contact with the fixed anti-bacterial agent whereby the bacteria is killed, immobilized, made steril, or otherwise rendered harmless.

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