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.

The MicroTally® Swab

Our MicroTally® Swabs incorporate cutting-edge sampling techniques to deliver accurate and reliable results in detecting Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), including E. coli O157:H7, on beef trimmings. These swabs are specifically designed to tackle the distinctive sampling challenges encountered within the beef industry, guaranteeing the highest level of food safety. Rest assured that our MicroTally® Swabs are tailored to meet the stringent demands of the beef industry and provide you with the highest standard of sampling.

One key advantage of our MicroTally® Swabs is the implementation of a non-woven spun-polymer heat-sealed cloth specially designed to trap and hold surface pathogens. This innovative technology enables the swabs to capture surface microorganisms effectively, improving the probability that potential contaminants are detected. Unlike the standard N60 and N60+ sampling methods, our swabs significantly reduce or eliminate the loss of product during sampling. This minimizes waste and ensures that you obtain a representative sample without compromising the integrity of your beef trimmings.

Sampling Supplies for the Beef Industry

Meet 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.

Beef Industry Sampling Videos

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

Mobile CSD

CSD Demo

MSD Instructional Video

CSD Instructional Video

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” sampling as their official pathogen sampling method for their in-plant inspectors.
Once your order is placed, you will receive an email providing you with the official estimated order fulfillment time. Please note that order processing typically occurs within 1 business day of receiving the order. However, the actual processing time may vary depending on the current volume of orders we are experiencing.

If you would like to inquire about the current processing times before placing your order, please do not hesitate to contact us at order@fremonta.com or by calling 408-581-0118. We are more than happy to assist you with any inquiries or concerns you may have.
The MicroTally® sampling system:
- Samples a much greater proportion of the product
- Increase the sampling representativeness
- Eliminates product loss from sampling
- Reduces hazardous waste disposal costs
- Reduces sampling time and injury risks
- Reduces the amount of enrichment media needed
MicroTally® products are intended for use on any solid food where the presence of microbial pathogens or toxins, on the external surface of the product, is of concern.

MicroTally® spun polymer cloth as a part of the manual and continuous sampling devices, has been approved by the USDA for beef trim sampling for pathogens and indicator organisms.

MicroTally® spun polymer cloth has also been scientifically proven effective in sampling bacteria on produce such as lettuce.

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

Validation Studies

MicroTally® Swab MSD Validation 1.3 Beef

MicroTally® Swab BasePlate Cartridge MSD-CSD Validation-1.2 Beef

Awards & Certifications

Federal Laboratory Consortium 2019 Excellence in Technology Transfer Award

2020 USDA-ARS Technology Transfer Award