Transwabs - Listeria, Hygiene, Coliform
Listeria
Indicator swab detects presence of Listeria monocytogenes on food contact surfaces. Colour change within 24-36 hours indicates presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Recommended applications
- Sampling food contact surfaces and processing environment.
Features
- Simple swab based test.
- Colour change in medium from straw to black indicates presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
- Will detect even low numbers.
Benefits
- Self-contained test.
- Organisms remain viable for further testing in the laboratory.
- Early result allows time for corrective action.
Hygiene
Indicator swab system for monitoring general hygiene level and practice that alerts the user to possible hygiene failure. Recommended applications: sampling in food production areas.
Features:
- Simple swab based test.
- Colour change within 6-8 hours indicates hygiene failure.
- Self-contained test needs only basic incubator.
Benefits:
- Easy to use.
- Early warning of hygiene failure.
- Simple colour change from red to yellow.
Coliform
Indicator swab for faecal contamination due to poor hand hygiene. Colour change within 24 hours provides visible evidence of poor hand hygiene. Recommended applications: sampling hand contact surfaces.
Features:
- Simple swab-based test.
- Colour change from purple to yellow within 24 hours indicates presence of coliforms.
- Highly sensitive.
Benefits:
- Self-contained test.
- Organisms remain viable for further testing in the laboratory.
- Visible result can be used for training.
