Beef

We understand the critical importance of ensuring food safety in the beef industry. That’s why we have developed the trusted sampling innovation of choice for top beef companies globally. Our cutting-edge sampling technology is effective for capturing surface organisms, eliminating product loss, and allows for aggregated sampling of a wide range of beef products.

MicroTally® Samplers for the Beef Industry

MicroTally® beef sampling products provide a non-destructive sampling solution that replaces traditional tissue-excision methods like N60 and N60+. Constructed from a durable, heat-sealed non-woven spun-polymer cloth, each sampler features a textured fabric that physically traps and holds surface pathogens without tearing, linting, or leaving fibers on meat tissue. By maximizing surface coverage without destroying valuable product, MicroTally® samplers streamline plant monitoring, reduce labor, and deliver highly representative microbial data.

The MicroTally® Swab

Engineered for continuous lot-wide sampling of beef trimmings, the MicroTally® Swab sampler affixes directly to the end of a conveyor belt. It maintains constant contact with passing product to deliver automated, aggregated surface collection for detecting Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) and O157:H7.

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The MicroTally® Mitt

Engineered for versatile manual surface sampling across beef trimmings, carcasses, primals, and subprimals, the MicroTally® Mitt sampler is worn directly over an operator’s gloved hand. It enables QA personnel to efficiently swipe broad surface areas to capture E. coli O157:H7, non-O157 STEC, and Salmonella.

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Sampling Supplies for the Beef Industry

MicroTally® Swab Sampler

$295.00 per case; 100 Swabs/Case

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MicroTally® Mitt

$295.00 per case; 100 Mitts/Case

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MicroTally® Baseplate

$375.00 ; 1 baseplate/case

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MicroTally® Cartridge

$85.00 ; 1 cartridge per case

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MicroTally® MicroMitt™ Sampler

$225.00 per case; 150 Samplers/Case

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MicroTally® MicroBootie® Footprint Sampler

$200.00 Per case, 40 MicroBooties per case

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MicroTally® mTSB 8.6g Dry Pouch

$75.00 per pack; 50 Pouches/Pack

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Meet Your Regulatory Requirements

To further reinforce the credibility of our sampling technology, we have conducted validation studies in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These studies have confirmed the effectiveness of our swabs specifically for beef trimmings. This validation provides assurance to our customers that our products are scientifically proven and deliver trustworthy results in the detection of STEC, and other pathogenic organisms.

By choosing our MicroTally® products you benefit from our commitment to innovation, scientific validation, and industry collaboration. Our swabs have gained recognition and trust from top beef companies globally, who rely on our sampling technology to maintain the highest food safety standards in their operations. With MicroTally® products, you can enhance your food safety protocols, mitigate risks, and protect consumers with confidence.

Validation Studies

JFP – Comparison of Microbiological Sampling Methods for Inspection Verification Sampling of Raw Beef Trim Products

JFP – Validation of a New Method of Sampling Beef Manufacturing Trimmings for Pathogen Testing Using the MicroTally® Mitt Manual Sampling Approach

JFP – Determination of Verification Parameters for Using the MicroTally® Swab Manual Sampling Device for Fresh Raw Beef Trim

JFP – Validation of Additional Approaches and Applications for Using MicroTally® Continuous and Manual Sampling Devices for Raw Beef Trim

JFP – Novel MicroTally® Continuous and Manual Sampling Methods for Beef Trim Microbiological Testing

No Objection Letters

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Beef Industry Sampling Videos

MicroTally® Product Line Overview

Introducing MicroTally® Products for Beef Trim Sampling

MicroTally® MicroMitt™ – Environmental Sampling Concept Demo

MicroTally® Mitt New MSD Sampling Concept Demo

MicroTally® Mitt Beef Sampling Concept Demo

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MSD Instructional Video

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Beef Industry FAQs

USDA/FSIS has issued a Letter of No Objection covering:
- Beef trim pathogen and indicator organism sampling via MSD™ and CSD™ sampling
- Poultry pathogen and indicator organism sampling using the MicroTally® Mitt
In addition, USDA/FSIS recently named “Polyolefin Cloth” – our MicroTally® Swab sampler – as their official pathogen sampling method for their in-plant inspectors.
MicroTally® products are designed for non-destructive surface sampling across a wide range of solid food matrices and processing environments where microbial pathogens or indicator organisms on external surfaces are of concern.

Supported sample matrices and applications include:

Floor & Pathway Footprint Sampling: Sample facility floors, poultry litter, and field soil.

Raw Beef & Meat Trim: MicroTally® spun-polymer cloth is USDA-FSIS evaluated and approved for sampling beef trim, carcass surfaces, and manufacturing trimmings for pathogens and indicator organisms.

Produce & Cut Produce: Scientifically proven effective for surface pathogen capture on leafy greens (such as lettuce), cut produce processing lines, and whole produce.

Environmental & Equipment Surfaces: Direct surface swab sampling of processing machinery, conveyers, food-contact equipment, and hard-to-reach plant infrastructure.

Learn More About Our Sampling Solutions

Contact us to learn more about our innovative sampling technology for the detection of pathogenic organisms on beef trimmings. Our team of experts is ready to assist you and provide customized solutions tailored to your specific needs.

Join the global leaders in the beef industry who choose MicroTally® products as their preferred sampling innovation for reliable and accurate results in food safety