Pork
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 pork trimmings.
Pork Industry Sampling Videos
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Pork Industry FAQs
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Does FSIS approve of MicroTally® CSD sampling for food products?
USDA/FSIS has issued a Letter of No Objection covering beef trim pathogen sampling, which includes both MSD and CSD sampling.
In addition, USDA/FSIS recently named “Polyolefin Cloth” sampling as their official pathogen sampling method for their in-plant inspectors.
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Is it necessary to use both MicroTally® Cartridges and MicroTally® Baseplates to implement CSD or continuous sampling?
Yes, as shown in this video.
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Can the MicroTally® Swabs be used independently of the MicroTally® Cartridges and MicroTally® Baseplates?
Yes, see MSD testing. However, we highly recommend using the MicroTally® Mitt for this purpose as it offers a significantly enhanced sampling experience tailored to meet your needs.
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Where can I find your policies?
You can find all our policies including Shipping, Refund & Exchange, and Privacy Policies here.
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How long will it take to process my order?
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.
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What problems does the MicroTally® sampling system address?
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
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On which sample matrices can MicroTally® products be used?
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.
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On which sample matrices can MicroTally® products NOT be used?
MicroTally® spun polymer cloth is not intended for some fine powders or liquids that may fill capture sites, interfering with the sampling process.
MicroTally® spun polymer cloth should not be used if the suspected contamination is inherently internal to the product, and therefore not accessible for sampling.
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