How is the MicroMitt™ sampler packaged and supplied?
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.
What are the operational and financial advantages of the MicroTally® MicroMitt™ sampler over traditional sponge methods?
Is the MicroTally® MicroMitt™ sampler pre-moistened or treated with buffer?
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.
How does the design of the MicroTally® MicroMitt™ sampler improve sampling efficiency?
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, […]
What are the primary applications of the MicroTally® MicroMitt™ sampler?
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:
What is the MicroTally® MicroMitt™ sampler?
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 small swab methods.
Is this technology scientifically validated or regulatory-compliant?
Each MicroTally® sampler product utilizes the same underlying polyolefin cloth technology that has been evaluated by the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and implemented by the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) for official pathogen sampling. The material is scientifically proven to deliver reliable, legally defensible, and highly reproducible microbiological data.
Can I reuse a MicroTally® sampler?
No. There have been no provisions made for washing and resterilizing MicroTally® samplers. They were developed with the intention of being single-use devices. The impact of trace residuals is unknown.
What material is used to construct the samplers, and how does it work?
The sampler is constructed from a specially engineered, non-woven spun polyolefin polymer fabric. This advanced, food-contact-safe material is physically optimized to effectively capture and retain surface moisture, biofilm matrices, and microbial pathogens upon direct contact.
On which sample matrices can MicroTally® products be used?
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: […]