2. This sampling device is decontaminated through gamma irradiation for long shelf life. The 3M Swab Sampler is made in the USA and is ISO 9001:2008 certified for quality assurance. It is intended for lab use only.

3. The Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) approach is the most widely accepted food safety management protocol worldwide. Sample collection products from 3M are a crucial part of this approach to identify potential food borne hazards and pinpoint where they reside. Portability, stable enrichment media, and easy to handle swabs and sponges are designed to test for a wide variety of potential hazards and deliver exceptionally accurate results.

4. They are engineered to safely gather, hold, and secure contents from the collection site to the lab without leaking or compromising the sample.

5. Buffered Peptone Water Broth is used as a diluent or for non selective enrichment of microorganisms such as Salmonella species or E. coli from foods and environmental samples prior to selective enrichment and isolation.

6. Microorganisms that may be present in a food product can be sub lethally injured by food processing techniques and may not be recovered by direct selection techniques. Buffered Peptone Water Broth promotes the recovery of those microorganisms that may be injured.