Blue sampling sponge in easy open Stomacher pouch dosed in peptone saline diluent (MRD).
- Recommended for: carcass sampling when testing for Salmonella spp. conforming to EC Commision 2073/2005 on foodstuffs, experienced users only, carcass sponge sampling as per ISO 17604:2015 ISO6887:2017 alongside ISO 18593:2018
- Ideal for: carcass sampling when testing for Salmonella spp. and other organisms including: TVC, Listeria spp., Staphylococci, Enterobacteriaceae eg Salmonella, E.coli (E coli / ecoli / e. coli), Enterobacter, staphylococcus, klebsiella, E. coli Enterobacter, Enterobacter sakazakii
- Known limitations:
- Some fastidious organisms may struggle/fail to recover without extra supplement from the carcass/external sources
- On rare occasions, some settlement of ingredients may occur leading to harmless salt crystals/coloured precipitate on sponge/pouch particularly corners/edges, gentle massage/move sponge through pouch before use
- Applicable standards: EC Commission 2073/2005 on foodstuffs, ISO 17604:2015, ISO 6887:2017, ISO 18593:2018
- Sterilisation method: gamma irradiated to achieve SAL of 10-6
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