Sampling Methods
Why Sampling Matters
Benefits of Our Sampling Solutions
Enhanced Food Safety
Our solutions help you identify potential pathogens and ensure compliance with food safety regulations, safeguarding the health of consumers and protecting your brand reputation.
Sample a Higher Portion of Your Product
The MicroTally® Swab can be installed onto a conveyor belt or processing line for consistent aggregated sampling. This automation allows you to sample a greater quantity of product with minimal effort, ensuring that you obtain representative results.
Eliminate Trim Loss from Sampling
Traditional sampling methods like N60 require high quantities of meat to be drilled into and disposed of. Alternatively, the MicroTally® Swab takes a sample by simply contacting the surface of the product, eliminating the need to dispose of large quantities of sampled product.
Increase Worker Safety and Efficiency
Drilling through product, as required by other sampling methods, is a hazardous activity that can lead to workplace injury. MicroTally® sampling methods simplify the process of collecting samples and reduce the risk of injury.
Reduce Your Use of Enrichment Media
Our advanced sampling technologies and methodologies optimize the use of enrichment media by reducing the quantity required without compromising the accuracy of the testing process.
Intended Use
Beef Processing & Production
MicroTally® product material, as a part of the manual and continuous sampling devices, has been approved by the USDA for beef trim sampling for pathogens.
Produce Processing & Production
MicroTally® product material has been scientifically proven effective in sampling bacteria on produce such as lettuce.
Poultry Processing & Production
MicroTally® product material has been validated for effectiveness in sampling pathogens on poultry carcasses and parts, supporting compliance with USDA food safety regulations.
Manual and Continuous Sampling Devices
About MSD™
The MicroTally® Manual Sampling Device (MSD™) presents a straightforward and effective solution for pathogen sampling in food. This device enables effortless sample collection by manually rubbing the MicroTally® product against the surface of the sampling target. This method is well-suited for a wide range of food contact sampling applications, ensuring convenience and reliability. Experience the ease and dependability of the MicroTally® MSD™ for efficient pathogen sampling in the food industry.
About CSD™
The MicroTally® Continuous Sampling Device (CSD™) stands as the simplest and most efficient solution for food pathogen sampling. This device enables the seamless and continuous sampling of an entire production lot, guaranteeing comprehensive coverage and representative samples. The effortless collection occurs as the product smoothly passes over the strategically positioned MicroTally® Swab, mounted at the end of the conveyor belt. Experience the ease and effectiveness of the MicroTally® CSD™ for streamlined food pathogen sampling.
Benefits of MicroTally® MSD™
USDA validation
The method has undergone full validation for beef trim sampling by the USDA and is trusted by FSIS inspectors in the beef industry.
Time and cost savings
Reduce labor and minimize product loss, saving valuable time and money.
Non-destructive sampling
Collect samples without the need for excision or N60+ drilling, preserving the product's integrity and minimizing the risk of injury.
Product preservation
Obtain samples while keeping the product fully intact, ensuring minimal disruption, and maintaining its quality.
Efficient resource utilization
Reduce the amount of enrichment media required for incubation and analysis, leading to cost savings and improved efficiency.
Environmental sustainability
Contribute to the generation of less hazardous waste, promoting environmentally friendly practices.
Experience the comprehensive benefits of MicroTally® MSD™, streamlining your sampling process while ensuring accuracy and compliance in the beef industry.
Benefits of MicroTally® CSD™
USDA validation
The method has undergone full validation for beef trim sampling by the USDA and is trusted by FSIS inspectors in the beef industry.
Enhances sample accuracy
Ensures a high percentage of the product is sampled, significantly improving the likelihood of obtaining accurate results.
Non-destructive sampling
Eliminates the need for excision or N60+ drilling, preserving the integrity of the product and reducing the risk of injury.
Time and labor efficiency
Provides a quicker and easier alternative to traditional grab sample collection methods, streamlining the sampling process.
Intact product preservation
Enables you to take samples while keeping the product fully intact, minimizing disruption, and maintaining its quality.
Resource optimization
Reduces the amount of enrichment media required for incubation and analysis, resulting in cost savings and enhanced efficiency.
Environmental sustainability
Contributes to the generation of less hazardous waste, aligning with principles of environmental conservation.
When to Use MicroTally® MSD™ Products:
- Use MSD™ Products to manually sample the surface of one or more layers of the product.
- MicroTally® Mitt is specifically designed for sampling food products collected in bins or similar containers
When To Use MicroTally® CSD™ Products:
- MicroTally® Swab CSD™ is intended for use when the food product is conveyed.