Microorganism and pathogen testing are incorporated into environmental monitoring programs to allow continual assessment of cleaning protocols at a microbial level. Target organisms and pathogens are established based on the risks presented in the environment, then a sampling and testing plan is determined based on this assessment.

These may include specific pathogens (e.g. Listeria spp in wet environments or Enterbacteriaceae in dry environments), specific spoilage organisms (e.g. yeast or mould) or indicator organisms (e.g., total plate count, total coliforms). Testing is commonly conducted through onsite testing and environmental swabs, which are then sent offsite to an external laboratory for analysis.

Identifying hazards at a microbial level helps mitigate potential food safety risks in production, allowing them to be appropriately managed to prevent product contamination, product recalls that waste time and money and ensure the safety of both the consumer and the workforce.

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Hygiene Sampling Swab Kit -...

Hygiene Sampling Swab Kit - 10ml Universal...

£674.06 vat excl.

£808.87 vat Inc.

Availability: 50 In Stock
  • 10ml Universal Neutralising Buffer Polystyrene shaft Polyester tip in Peel Pouch
  • Ideal for maintaining & transporting microbiological samples & eliminating any traces of sanitisers or disinfectants remaining on surfaces.
  • Accurate volumes for serial dilution techniques
  • Pack size: 100 Swabs (Minimum order quantity - 5 boxes (5x100 Swabs))
SwabSURE Listeria...

SwabSURE Listeria Diagnostic Swabs

£691.75 vat excl.

£830.10 vat Inc.

Availability: 50 In Stock
  • Chromogenic detection of Pathogenic Listeria from food contact and other environmental surfaces
  • Ideal for detecting pathogenic Listeria from surfaces.
  • Pack size: 81

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