This kit will assist in the detection of Listeria from work surfaces and manufacturing equipment in food handling and manufacturing environments. It consists of two units; a pre-moistened swab, which has the benefit of neutralising the effects of cleaning solutions and improving bacteria recovery from dry surfaces; and a highly specific and sensitive detection media which gives results by providing a clear visual colour change in 24-48 hours for Listeria spp ., if specific organisms are present on surfaces.

This kit meets the requirements of ISO: 18395:2004(E) and is compliant with the requirements of USDA, FSIS and BAM but unlike similar methods does not require a pre-enrichment step. The use of this kit provides a rapid, easy-to-use and cost-effective method of pathogen and hygiene monitoring, which should be part of any comprehensive HACCP plan. A colour change indicates a presumptive positive result. For Listeria, these can be confirmed in just 2 minutes.

Technical specification

1. Simple and safe to use
2. Easy to read colour change
3. Sensitive < 5 organisms/100 sq cm
4. ISO: 18395:2004(E) compliant
5. Results in 24-48 hours (97% in 24 hours)
6. Pre-moisten swabs increases recovery
7. Sanister & Detergent neutraliser gives true results
8. Confirmed results in 2 minutes