SurfACE™ Sponge in Twirl-Tie™ Bag

Product Description

The SurfACE™ Sponge in Twirl-Tie™ Bag is a sterile environmental surface sampling device designed for microbiological monitoring in food production environments. The absorbent sponge enables efficient sample collection from large surface areas as part of routine environmental monitoring and hygiene verification programs.

Environmental monitoring is a critical component of modern food safety management systems. Regular surface sampling helps food manufacturers identify microbial contamination risks before they affect finished products.

The sponge material provides excellent absorption and surface contact, allowing technicians to effectively sample equipment, conveyor belts, drains, walls, and floors. Each sponge is supplied in a sterile Twirl-Tie™ sampling bag, enabling hygienic handling and secure transport of collected samples to the laboratory.

The integrated bag design allows diluent to be added directly after sampling, simplifying sample preparation and minimizing handling steps during microbiological analysis. This supports reliable detection of microorganisms and improves laboratory workflow efficiency.

SurfACE™ Sponge in Twirl-Tie™ Bag devices are widely used in environmental monitoring programs to support sanitation verification, regulatory compliance, and food safety management systems.

Key Features

• Sterile sponge for environmental surface sampling
• High absorption capacity for efficient microbial recovery
• Ideal for sampling large surface areas
• Supplied in sterile Twirl-Tie™ sampling bags
• Supports environmental monitoring programs
• Designed for microbiological testing in food production facilities

Typical Applications

• Environmental monitoring in food processing plants
• Hygiene verification and sanitation validation
• Sampling of equipment, conveyor belts, drains, and floors
• Routine microbiological surface testing
• Detection of pathogens such as Salmonella and Listeria

Technical Specifications

Storage Conditions

Store sampling devices in a clean, dry environment away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity.

Recommended storage temperature:
1 °C – 25 °C

Shelf Life

When stored in original sealed packaging under recommended conditions, SurfACE™ Sponge in Twirl-Tie™ Bag devices have a shelf life of approximately 9 months from the manufacturing date.

Always confirm the expiration date printed on the product packaging.

Ordering Information

Role in Environmental Monitoring Programs

Environmental surface monitoring helps food manufacturers detect microbial contamination risks before they impact finished products.

Sampling sponges are particularly effective for collecting microbiological samples from large or irregular surfaces, making them an essential tool for routine environmental monitoring in food processing facilities.

When combined with microbiological diagnostic systems from partners such as Romer Labs and Liofilchem, manufacturers can implement comprehensive environmental monitoring programs that support HACCP verification and regulatory compliance.