Microbiology

SurfACE™ Sponge-Stick in Bag
SH-SHPBNAMicrobiology Indicator Microorganisms Pathogenic Bacteria Spoilage Microorganisms Food Processing
This surface sampling device consists of a 3" x 1.5" (7.5 x 3.5 cm) biocide-free cellulose sponge - pre-moistened with 12.5 ml buffer. It offers a unique, quick sponge-release handle for fast and convenient sponge release. The stick includes a thumb stop to avoid accidental sponge contact. There are no gloves needed for different sampling sites and the stick is perfectly suited to sample in gaps, drains and pipes and is available pre-moistened with 12.5 ml buffer. The included bags can be opened easily with attached pull tabs and offer a label area for sample identification. This Sponge-Stick placed in bag offers 6 months shelf life from production.- Technology/Application: Food Processing
- Product/Environment: Environmental Monitoring
- Storage Temperature: 15°C - 25°C

SurfACE™ Sponge in Vial
SH-SV10Microbiology Indicator Microorganisms Pathogenic Bacteria Spoilage Microorganisms Food Processing
This surface sampling 3" x 1.5" (7.5 x 3.5 cm) biocide-free cellulose sponge is available dry or pre-moistened with 10 ml buffer. The sponge is placed in a 120 ml plastic screw-cap vial with 12 months shelf-life from production including a label attached for sample identification.- Technology/Application: Food Processing
- Product/Environment: Environmental Monitoring
- Storage Temperature: 15°C - 25°C

SurfACE™ Sponge in Foil Kit
SH-BS02Microbiology Indicator Microorganisms Pathogenic Bacteria Spoilage Microorganisms Food Processing
This surface sampling kit consists of a 3" x 1.5" (7.5 x 3.5 cm) biocide-free cellulose sponge and available dry or pre-moistened with 10 ml buffer. The vapor-barrier foil pouch offers long shelf-life and the kit includes also a sterile twirl-tie bag (24 oz; 5.5" x 9")and a pair of sterile plastic gloves. Bags can be opened easily with attached pull tabs and Label area for sample identification. We offer 2 years shelf-life from production(dry sponge 5 years) and proven sterility due to irradiation.- Technology/Application: Food Processing
- Product/Environment: Environmental Monitoring
- Storage Temperature: 15°C - 25°C

SurfACE™ Sponge in Foil
SH-BS10Microbiology Indicator Microorganisms Pathogenic Bacteria Spoilage Microorganisms Food Processing
This surface sampling 3" x 1.5" (7.5 x 3.5 cm) biocide-free cellulose sponge is available dry or pre-moistened with 10 ml buffer. The vapor-barrier foil pouch offers long shelf-life and we offer 2 years shelf-life from production (dry sponge 5 years) and proven sterility due to irradiation.- Technology/Application: Food Processing
- Product/Environment: Environmental Monitoring
- Storage Temperature: 15°C - 25°C

SurfACE™ Fabric Swabs
SH-FSMicrobiology Indicator Microorganisms Pathogenic Bacteria Spoilage Microorganisms Food Processing
Romer Labs fabric swabs, also known also swab cloths, are pre-moistened with 10 ml of your buffer of choice. The cloth is a blue, biocide-free, non-woven, wood-pulp/polyester fabric, measuring at 28 x 32 cm, folded twice and placed in a 55 oz., 7.5 x 12" (19 x 30 cm) Twirl-Tie™ bag. Bags can be opened easily with the attached pull-tabs and include a label area for sample identification. Like all microbial sampling products, they are irradiated for proven sterility.- Technology/Application: Food Processing
- Product/Environment: Environmental Monitoring
- Storage Temperature: 15°C - 25°C

SurfACE™ Drag Swabs
SH-DSMicrobiology Indicator Microorganisms Pathogenic Bacteria Spoilage Microorganisms Primary Production
Drag swab kits are sterile sampling devices used to sample poultry litter for pathogenic organisms such as Salmonella. The 12-ply 4" x 4" (10 x 10 cm) biocide-free cotton gauze or 3" x 1.5" (7.5 x 3.5 cm) biocide-free cellulose sponge are re-moistened with 10 ml skim milk packaged in foil pouches or 120 ml plastic screw-cap. The shelf life is 24 months (in foil) or 12 months (in vial) from production. Swabs are vailable with or without string attached (6 ft, 1.8 m). Twirl-tie bag (24 oz; 5.5" x 9") and gloves are included (except 10002378 and 10002374). Bags can be opened easily with attached pull tabs and inlcude a label area for sample identification. Drag swabs are irradiated for proven sterility.- Technology/Application: Primary Production
- Product/Environment: Environmental Monitoring
- Storage Temperature: 15°C - 25°C

SurfACE™ Boot Cover Swabs
SH-BTSWMicrobiology Indicator Microorganisms Pathogenic Bacteria Spoilage Microorganisms Primary Production
Boot Cover Swab kits are sterile sampling devices used to sample poultry litter for pathogenic organisms such as Salmonella. The Boot Cover Swabs are made out of a 5.9” x 5.9” (15 cm x 15 cm) biocide-free cotton-polyester blend fabric sewn in a sock shape with an integrated elastic band sewn into the top in order to aid in securing it to the boot. Available dry or pre-moistened with either skim milk or buffered peptone water, packaged in a twirl–tie lab bag. The bags can be opened easily with attached pull tabs and include a label area for sample identification. Boot Cover Swabs are irradiated for proven sterility.- Technology/Application: Primary Production
- Product/Environment: Environmental Monitoring
- Storage Temperature: 15°C - 25°C

SurfACE™ Beef/Swine Carcass Sampling Kit
SH-A40Microbiology Indicator Microorganisms Pathogenic Bacteria Spoilage Microorganisms Primary Production
The bovine/swine sampling kit has been designed to contain everything needed to collect and transport ten environmental/HACCP bovine or swine carcass specimens for food-borne pathogen analysis. The non-destructive sampling procedure was prepared using FSIS/USDA pathogen reduction/HACCP regulations.- Technology/Application: Primary Production
- Product/Environment: Product Testing
- Storage Temperature: 15°C - 25°C

Sterile Twirl-Tie™ Bag
SH-BGMicrobiology Indicator Microorganisms Pathogenic Bacteria Spoilage Microorganisms Food Processing
Sterile twirl-tie style sample bags offering label area for sample identification. Bags can be opened easily with attached pull tabs.- Technology/Application: Food Processing
- Product/Environment: Environmental Monitoring
- Storage Temperature: 15°C - 25°C

Sampling Template
SH-TMicrobiology Indicator Microorganisms Pathogenic Bacteria Spoilage Microorganisms Food Processing
100 square cm (10 x 10 cm) or 50 square cm (10 x 5 cm) For carcass or surface sampling Made of rigid paperboard to withstand vigorous use Packaged in an easy-to-open plastic bag Irradiated for proven sterility- Technology/Application: Food Processing
- Product/Environment: Environmental Monitoring
- Storage Temperature: 15°C - 25°C