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Impact of testing on cleaning and sanitation and food product quality.
See how a food manufacturer leveraged 3M™ Environmental Monitoring Solutions to make a measurable impact in their food safety program.
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Simple solutions for lab efficiency.
Discover how 3M is educating labs on strategies
to help improve productivity.
Quality without compromise.
The tools and processes you choose when creating a prevention-based monitoring program matter. Subpar solutions can put your customers, reputation and business at risk. Give your program the advantage of precision-designed sponges, swabs, bags and preparation tools from 3M for consistent and efficient testing.
Get a full lineup of sampling products with a full lineup of benefits.
Streamline your monitoring program with solutions that deliver at every step of the process.
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Know we’re always ready.
Work more efficiently with reliable products that are always ready to go — right out of the box.
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Rely on our consistency.
Standardize your sampling procedure from technician to technician and facility to facility with high-quality products.
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Embrace our versatility.
From contact to non-contact surfaces of processing areas, our products let you sample everywhere.
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How to Use 3M™ Sample Collection Products
Choose intuitive and easy-to-use sampling products that help streamline your process from start to finish.
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1. Sample
3M™ Sample Collection Products are deisgned for simple, effective sampling. The 3M™ Envrionmental Scrub Sampler features wide-spectrum neutralizer for common sanitizers.
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2. Transport
Our wide variety of durable and easy-to-open bags help ensure collected samples are not compromised on the way to the lab.
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3. Prepare
Prepared enrichement media is a cost-effective alternative to reducing errors in mixing and preparing dilutions.
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4. Analyze
3M™ Petrifilm™ Plates, the 3M™ Molecular Detection System and 3M™ Allergen Testing solutions work together to provide consistent, reliable results for your monitoring program.
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Choosing a sampling device and neutralizing solution.
When determining which sampling device and neutralizing solution to use, it’s important to consider certain factors in your facility and testing process.
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Certifications
Certifications
3M™ Environmental Scrub Sampler and 3M™ Environmental Scrub Sampler Stick with Wide Spectrum Neutralizer is the first and only environmental microbial sample collection device and neutralizing solution to be granted AOAC® Performance Tested MethodsSM certification (Certificate Number 022104.
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Neutralization
Neutralization
- 3M™ Wide Spectrum Neutralizer and Dey-Engley (D/E) Neutralizing Broth are both effective at neutralizing
quaternary ammonium (quats) compounds, high acid cleaners, chlorine-based sanitizers, and hydrogen peroxide and
peroxyacetic acid- (PAA) based sanitizers.
- Letheen Broth is only effective at neutralizing quaternary ammonium (quats) compounds, high acid cleaners, and chlorine-based sanitizers.
- Neutralizing Buffer is only effective at neutralizing quaternary ammonium (quats) compounds and chlorine-based sanitizers.
- 3M™ Wide Spectrum Neutralizer and Dey-Engley (D/E) Neutralizing Broth are both effective at neutralizing
quaternary ammonium (quats) compounds, high acid cleaners, chlorine-based sanitizers, and hydrogen peroxide and
peroxyacetic acid- (PAA) based sanitizers.
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Compatibility
Test Method Compatibility
- 3M™ Wide Spectrum Neutralizer was designed for compatibility with 3M™ Petrifilm™ Plates and the 3M™ Molecular Detection System.
- Neutralizing Buffer is not compatible with 3M™ Petrifilm™ Plates and only compatible with the 3M™ Molecular Detection System with a dilution*
- Letheen Broth is compatible with 3M™ Petrifilm™ Plates and the 3M™ Molecular Detection System*
- Dey-Engley (D/E) Neutralizing Broth is not compatible with 3M™ Petrifilm™ Plates and is compatible with the 3M™ Molecular Detection System.
*Refer to 3M™ Petrifilm™ Plates and the 3M™ Molecular Detection Assay 2 Kit Product Instructions for complete protocols.
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Hold Time
Sample Hold Time
- 3M™ Wide Spectrum Neutralizer allows for sample hold time up to 96 hours before processing*
- Letheen Broth, Neutralizing Buffer, and Dey-Engley (D/E) Neutralizing Broth allow for sample hold time of up to 48 hours*
*Under refrigerator conditions
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Metal Detectability
Metal Detectability
3M™ Wide Spectrum Neutralizer contains an additive for metal detectability and conforms to multiple grip types*.
*All metal detection equipment and process conditions may vary which may result in different metal sensitivities. 3M recommends the stick be tested in your product, process and environment to determine the suitability and compatibility with the specific metal detection equipment in use.
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Strength and Durability
Strength and Durability
The 3M™ Environmental Scrub Sampler and the 3M™ Environmental Scrub Sampler Stick maintain integrity when sampling rough surfaces and are designed to resist tearing, flaking, and fraying.
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Scrub Feature
Scrub Feature
The 3M™ Environmental Scrub Sampler and the 3M™ Environmental Scrub Sampler Stick are engineered with scrub dot technology to quickly and effectively disrupt biofilm and enhance sample collection.
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Storage
Ambient Temperature Storage
- 3M™ Wide Spectrum Neutralizer is stable at ambient storage temperature for up to 6 months.
- Letheen Broth is stable at ambient storage temperature for up to 12 months.
- Neutralizing Buffer is stable at ambient storage temperature.
- Dey-Engley (D/E) Neutralizing Broth is not stable at ambient storage temperature.
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Formulation
Neutralizer Formulation
- 3M™ Wide Spectrum Neutralizer is free from known allergenic components, known PCR-inhibitors, animal-derived materials (ADMs) and components made from genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
- Letheen Broth and Dey-Engley (D/E) Neutralizing Broth are free from known PCR-inhibitors, but may contain allergenic components, animal-derived materials (ADMs) and genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
- Neutralizing Buffer contains known PCR-inhibiters but is free of animal-derived materials (ADMs) and known allergenic components and genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Find environmental monitoring-ready sample collection devices for effective food safety testing throughout your facility.
Feel confident you’re choosing validated sampling solutions.
3M™ Sample Testing Products have been real-world tested and proven to help deliver the results you're looking for in your sampling programs.
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AOAC® Performance Tested Method℠The 3M™ Environmental Scrub Sampler with 10mL Wide Spectrum Neutralizer is the first and only sample collection device and neutralizing solution to be granted the AOAC® Performance Tested Method℠ certification.
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USDA Validated3M™ Sponges have been validated by the USDA-FSIS for food contact and environmental swab samples (FSIS Directive 3/28/13).
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