Produce

At MicroTally® we are committed to delivering innovative solutions that address the unique challenges of the produce industry. We have developed specialized sampling tools for collecting samples from fruits, vegetables, and other produce items. Our company is prepared to engage in research and development with produce manufacturers and government regulators to develop additional effective and efficient sampling devices and protocols to ensure that produce samples are representative, reliable, and safe for consumption.

The MicroTally® Mitt

The MicroTally® Mitt food surface sampler is at the heart of our produce sampling solution. MicroTally® Mitt utilizes our next generation sampling technique specifically designed for surface sampling, enabling accurate and reliable detection of Salmonella, STEC, and other indicator organisms on produce. MicroTally’s® Manual Sampling Device (MSD) method has been proven to have greater or equal accuracy compared to traditional grab samples for produce. This innovative approach has been demonstrated to be effective at capturing and detecting potential contaminants, providing you with improved sampling results.

Produce Industry Sampling Videos

MicroTally® Product Line Overview

MicroTally® MicroMitt™ – Environmental Sampling Concept Demo

MicroTally® Mitt Melon Sampling Concept Demo

Sampling Supplies for the Produce Industry

MicroTally® Mitt
$275.00 per case; 100 Mitts/Case Add to cart

Produce 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 Produce Sampling Solutions

Connect with us to learn more about our innovative sampling technology for detecting Salmonella, STEC, and other pathogenic organisms on produce. Our team of experts is readily available to provide you with comprehensive information and personalized solutions that cater to your specific requirements.

By choosing MicroTally® products, you align yourself with the global leaders in the industry who rely on our cutting-edge sampling innovation to ensure reliable 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