FAQs

The samplers are individually packaged and sterilized via standard manufacturing protocols to maintain absolute aseptic integrity. Each case (SKU: MT-MM100) contains 150 individually overwrapped samplers, each supplied with a dedicated sterile, leak-proof, and tear-resistant sample transport bag featuring a white write-on area for convenient laboratory labeling.

• Enhanced Recovery: The pioneering spun polymer fabric exerts superior physical friction to dislodge biofilms and trap pathogens. 
• Time Savings: It covers a larger sampling area in less time compared to traditional sponges. For quantitative analysis, a simple vertical and horizontal swipe across a 1 sq. ft area can be performed accurately without requiring a separate template. 
• Cost Efficiency: It reduces shipping weights significantly and lowers overall consumable waste, decreasing the chemical and biological waste footprint of the facility.

Yes. Each MicroMitt™ sampler comes pre-saturated with a food-safe, broad-spectrum neutralizing buffer. This allows the device to effectively neutralize residual sanitizers on recently cleaned equipment, making it suitable for both pre-sanitation and post-sanitation monitoring.

The device features a unique, patent-pending four-finger configuration that accommodates a gloved hand while leaving the thumb free for optimal grip. This ergonomic design leverages the natural dexterity and maneuverability of the human hand, enabling precise contact with hard-to-reach areas and confined spaces where traditional flat sponges fall short. Furthermore, the MicroMitt™ sampler is dual-sided, allowing users to maximize surface coverage without compromising sample integrity. 

The MicroTally® MicroMitt™ sampler is designed for both food-contact and non-food-contact surfaces across various sectors, including meat, poultry, and produce processing environments. It is ideal for: 

• Routine sanitation monitoring using indicator organisms (e.g., aerobic count, coliforms, Enterobacteriaceae).
• Pathogen environmental monitoring programs targeting organisms such as Listeria and Salmonella. 
• Sampling highly irregular, contoured, or small surfaces such as door knobs, switches, handles, and equipment crevices. 
• Aggressive scrubbing and direct sampling of small whole fruits, including apples and peaches.

The MicroTally® MicroMitt™ sampler (Catalog Number: MT-MM100) is an innovative manual surface sampling device designed for superior microbial collection in environmental monitoring programs. It serves as a highly efficient, direct-contact alternative to conventional sampling sponges or sponge-on-a-stick methods.