IntroductionThe application of bacteriophages in food systems requires evaluation under conditions that reflect realistic storage scenarios. This study evaluated two lytic bacteriophages, SW03 and CF03, targeting Salmonella enterica and Escherichia coli O157:H7, respectively, as potential biocontrol agents in food matrices.MethodsPhage SW03, isolated from municipal sewage, and phage CF03, isolated from camel feces, were assessed in artificially contaminated beef, chicken, and lettuce stored at 4