Description
Tip Style: Breakpoint foam tip swab
Unit Size: Each
• Direct test for presumptive detection of PathogenicListeria monocytogenesandListeria ivanoviifrom food contact and other environmental surfaces
• Uses turquoise color change (chromogenic) technology
• Chromogen does not change color with common non-pathogenic Listeria likeListeria innocuaIncludes:
• Polystyrene shaft (breakpoint)
• Pre-moistened (with neutralizing buffer) foam tip swabCampden BRI validatedRecommended For:
• Food contact and environmental surfaces sampling onlyIdeal For:
• Detecting pathogenic Listeria from surfaces
• Easily differentiates between pathogenic Listeria (L.monocytogenes,L.ivanovii) from commensalL. innocuausing specific substrate technology
• Listeria P inhibits other background microorganisms such asBacillusspp.,Enterococcusspp.,Micrococcusspp and Gram negative organisms likeKlebsiellaspp andE.coliKnown Limitations:
• Restricted use for presumptive detection of pathogenic Listeria from food contact and environmental surfaces
• Recommended after sampling food contact areas are wiped
• For direct food contact item must be removed/discarded after use (not sold)
• No other uses are authorized
• Biosynth patent protection by WO98/38332Shelf Life:
• 12 monthsSterilization Method:
• Gamma irradiation to achieve a SAL of 10^-6