Anti-bacterial composition comprising an admixture of an organic acid
(excluding acetate, propionate and butyrate) together with a coumarin or
coumarin glycoside. Preferred organic acids include lactate, citrate and
benzoate, especially L-lactate. Preferred coumarins are esculetin,
scopoletin, imbelliferone and Coumarin (1,2-benzopyrone). The
composition, which is effective against E. coli 0157, Salmonella,
Listeria, Campylobacter and MRSA, can be used to disinfect buildings or
instruments and in food preparation, e.g., as a vegetable wash.
