Why M-Vac
Environmental Validations
Recovery of E. Coli From Various SurfacesBacteria and other microscopic organisms are difficult to extract from smooth or porous surfaces, especially when sampling tools are limited in their abilities to reach microbes in the microscopic crevices of the surface. The M-Vac, with its formulated bacterial suspension liquid (Surface Rinse Solution) and wet-vacuum extraction, significantly improves the probability of collecting surface pathogens. The collection efficiency differences can be seen when comparing the M-Vac with cotton swabs on various simulated environmental surfaces inoculated with E. coli or B. subtilis.View Graph |
Recovery of B. subtilis From Stainless Steel and CarpetEnvironmental sampling is improved by the implementation of M-Vac wet-vacuum extraction that can reach bacteria located in the microscopic texture of any environmental surface.View Graph |
Salmonella and Listeria Recovery from Environmental SurfacesTesting showed the M-Vac was able to recover significantly higher (P < 0.05) levels of Listeria and Salmonella from environmental surfaces than cellulose sponge and cotton swab. Surfaces tested include stainless steel, ceramic tile, ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWP) cutting board, and conveyor belt. Read the report (PDF)View PDF of Graphs |