PRESS RELEASE HYG21
VISUAL COLOUR CHANGE VERIFIES SALMONELLA
SAMPLING PROCEDURE FROM HYGIENA
The latest addition to the Hygiena line of rapid micro-organism tests is InSite Salmonella, which is a
rapid and convenient colorimetric Salmonella species test for environmental surfaces. Its all-in-one
test format contains both the pre-enrichment and selective enrichment procedures, maintains
security and minimises the risk of cross contamination. It also retains the active culture for any
subsequent verification and identification tests.
InSite Salmonella is a self-contained, ready-to-use swab test which contains a specialised liquid
medium which changes colour when Salmonella species are present in the sample. A colour change
from purple to bright yellow indicates presence, with positive results in as early as 24 hours from
sample collection. A short pre-enrichment period of 6 hours gives the optimum and earliest detection
of presumptive positive samples in the 24 hour period. Optional overnight or 24 hour pre-enrichment
enables detection of such samples in 48 hours. The all-in-one test device eliminates the need for
sample preparation materials, saving material and labour costs.
Other environmental Salmonella species test kits require several complicated steps including
measurement and mixing of media, sample enrichment, and transfer of enriched sample to the test
device. InSite Salmonella’s convenient design eliminates the need for any special preparation,
measurement, or enrichment outside the test device, simplifying the assay so any level of user can
successfully run the test, thus virtually eliminating the possibility of operator error.
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The incorporation of a large foam swab bud improves sample collection, while enabling the coverage
of a large surface area for environmental surface testing. The neutralising non-selective preenrichment broth utilised enables detection for even low numbers of Salmonella. It also minimises
the effect of residual sanitisers while also facilitating the recovery of stressed cells. InSite provides a
proven performance for the detection of Salmonella, but with little interference from nonSalmonella bacteria.
Environmental pathogen screening, such as with InSite Salmonella, is a critical element of a
comprehensive environmental monitoring program for certain food manufacturers. Not only does
environmental monitoring verify a sanitation procedure is effective, it is also part of a well-designed
preventive control verification program. The US Food and Drug Administration’s proposed rule for
preventive controls in the Food Safety Modernisation Act suggests emphasis on environmental
pathogen monitoring for food processors with significant contamination risk. Accordingly, InSite
Salmonella meets the needs of food processors for a rapid, convenient, and affordable environmental
pathogen screening test kit.
InSite Salmonella joins Hygiena’s line of rapid microorganism tests, including those for Total Viable
Count, Listeria species, Enterobacteriaceae, Coliform, and E. coli. Other products from Hygiena
include the world’s best-selling ATP monitoring systems and convenient allergen prevention test kits.
Further information is available on request to:
Hygiena International Ltd, Unit E, 3 Regal Way, Watford, Hertfordshire WD24 4YJ
Telephone: 01923 818821
Fax: 01923 818825
e-mail: [email protected]
www.hygiena.net
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Hygiena
Hygiena is a microbiology and life science company that serves industrial food processors, healthcare
institutions, sanitation suppliers, and life science researchers and the general public. Hygiena
manufactures and sells a broad range of rapid monitoring systems, environmental collection devices,
and rapid dilution devices. Hygiena is committed to the mission of providing customers with
innovative technologies that are simple, easy to use, and reliable, with excellent customer service
and support. All products are made under strict GMP standards, ensuring excellent product quality
and reliability. With offices in the US, UK, China, India, and over 100 distributors worldwide, Hygiena
products span the globe. For more information visit www.hygiena.com
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New easy-to-use rapid InSite Salmonella environmental test kit from Hygiena
International Ltd.
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Hygiena InSite Salmonella test kit incorporating a large format foam swab bud
and with positive colour change verification of presumptive positive sampling.
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Company Information
CELEBRATING SUCCESS
Building on >30 years of manufacturing experience in ATP bioluminescence, the company continues
to innovate to develop simple rapid detection products and solutions for its customers.
Hygiena’s market leading qualities of proven high performance, repeatability and cost effectiveness
have made it the system for choice for many leading blue chip companies around the world.
 1st liquid stable ATP detection reagent (1999)
 1st universal ATP reagent swab device (2000)
 1st truly portable low cost ATP Hygiene monitoring system (SystemSURE, 2003; improved 2006)
 Independently verified and proven to give the best performance (2006, 2010, 2011)
 Business award recognition in several industries
 >60,000 systems sold
 Range of simple colour hygiene tests
 New test platform for 21st Century
o New EnSURE instrument (2011)
o More sensitive reagent (SuperSnap) supporting allergen control
o Detection of microbes and specific bacteria in less than 8 hours (MicroSnap)
o Detection of process indicators minutes (ZymoSnap)
Hygiena’s mission is to supply products that deliver simplicity, convenience, excellent performance
and value for money, backed-up by expert knowledge with first class service and support.