MicroTally™ - Beef Pathogen Sampling
MicroTally Manual Swabs and Continuous Sampling Sheets offer a non-destructive sampling method for indicator organisms plus pathogens, including E. coli O157 and Salmonella in beef trim. When used as directed, these methods provide an organism recovery rate greater than, or equivalent to, the N60 or N60+ method for detection.
MicroTally sampling devices provides savings in:
- Product loss for testing purposes
- Sampling time and labour costs
- Testing costs
How does MicroTally work?
MicroTally works by lifting microorganisms from the surface
of the product when contact is made with the swab or the sheet. The binding is
more efficient than the release, causing organisms to accumulate, providing a
large effective sample size.
MicroTally Continuous Sampling device requires a swab to be
placed in a bracket at the end of the conveyor line. Microorganisms are
collected on the swab as the beef trim passes over the top of swab prior before
falling into the combo bin. Using this method allows the majority of beef trim
pieces to be sampled providing a more representative sample in comparison to
current methods.
For situations where a combo is not filled by a conveyor
belt, the MicroTally Manual Sampling swabs can be used. Simply use the cloth to
manually wipe the pieces of beef trim at the top of the combo bin.
Implementing MicroTally Manual Swabs and/or Continuous Sampling Sheets provides a safer beef product, coupled with reduced labour and sampling costs for processors.
MicroTally Swabs (100 Pack)
Code: MT-S100
