Microbiology

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™ 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