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3M Clean-Trace Surface Protein (Allergen) Test Swab ALLTEC60

3M / Neogen Clean-Trace Allergen Swabs – Surface Protein Test Swab ALLTEC60

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3M / Neogen Clean-Trace Allergen Swabs — Surface Protein Test Swab ALLTEC60 (Case/60)
Rapid, visual allergen/protein residue verification • “Swab-click-read” color change • 15-minute results • Shelf-stable (no refrigeration) • HACCP-friendly cleaning verification
Overview
3M / Neogen Clean-Trace Surface Protein (Allergen) Test Swab ALLTEC60 provides a rapid, simple, and reliable method to monitor allergenic protein residues on surfaces—supporting cleaning verification programs where fast feedback and operator consistency matter. Results are interpreted by comparing the swab/solution color against the label to determine the presence and level of allergenic protein residue.
How it works (published process)
  • Swab: Collect a surface sample (including hard-to-reach areas).
  • Click: Activate the swab per the “swab-click-read” workflow.
  • Read: A visible color change indicates protein residue level; results develop in ~15 minutes.
Equipment note (published): Requires a heat block calibrated to 55°C ± 1°C with wells supporting 24 mm x 1.5 mm tubes. For best results, the page recommends a partial immersion or digital thermocouple thermometer rather than a total immersion type.
Why it matters (allergen control + corrective action)
  • Immediate feedback: Real-time results enable immediate corrective action when residue is detected.
  • Semi-quantitative indicator: Four levels of color indicate varying degrees of surface contamination; faster/deeper purple indicates higher levels.
  • Low detection threshold: Detects as little as 3 µg of protein on surfaces and in hard-to-reach areas.
  • Shelf-stable: No refrigeration required; shelf-stable at room temperature (25°C / 77°F).
  • Minimal training: No additional instrumentation required beyond the specified heat block—supports rapid onboarding and training reinforcement.
Validated allergen scope (published)
Validated for a wide range of allergens, including egg, milk, gluten, soy, peanut, almond, and buckwheat. This supports use in regulated production environments where allergen cross-contact control is a critical prerequisite program.
What’s included (published)
  • SKU / Model: ALLTEC60
  • Available quantity option: Case
  • Case unit: 60 Swabs per case
Documents (published)
  • 3M Clean-Trace Surface Protein (Allergen) Brochure
  • 3M Environmental Sample Collection
  • 3M Clean-Trace Surface Protein (Allergen) - (Formerly Biotrace Aller-Tect)
Recommended industry / test type (published)
Recommended industry: Bakery, Beverage & Bottled Water, Chemicals, Confectionary, Dairy, Eggs, Grain & Oilseed Milling Sector, Meat, Nutraceuticals, Fruits & Vegetables, Pet Food & Animal Feed, Poultry, Seafood
Test type: Surface Hygiene
Recommended pairings (workflow best practices)
  • Verification + trending: Pair allergen/protein swabs with ATP monitoring (where used) to distinguish “general hygiene” from “specific residue risk.”
  • Pre-clean wipe down: Use Texwipe cleanroom wipers for controlled wipe-down of test areas and tools in adjacent controlled spaces (QA labs, controlled staging).
  • Hard-to-reach support: Use Texwipe cleanroom swabs for precision cleaning of seams and interfaces prior to verification sampling (per your SOP).
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The Technical Vault By SOSCleanroom
Allergen Control Cleaning Verification HACCP Prerequisite Programs Rapid Visual Results
Why “protein residue” is the practical proxy for allergen risk
In allergen programs, the operational question is not “Did we clean?”—it is “Did we remove residues to a defensible level before changeover?” Protein residue is a practical indicator because it aligns with common allergen sources and can be measured quickly at the point of use. ALLTEC60 is designed to provide rapid visual feedback to support corrective action without waiting on lab turnaround.
How to make rapid swab results defendable (standardization)
  • Location control: Sample fixed points (gaskets, nozzles, hinges, transfer interfaces) that represent true cross-contact risk.
  • Area control: Use consistent surface area (templates where feasible) and consistent swab strokes/pressure.
  • Timing control: Sample at the same phase (post-clean, pre-start) to reduce variability.
  • Reading control: Use the label comparison consistently; treat “borderline color” as a defined outcome in your SOP.
The product workflow uses a 55°C ± 1°C heat block and visual color comparison; results develop in approximately 15 minutes. Standardizing those conditions is what prevents “operator effect” during investigations.
Link results to action: your corrective-action ladder
Because ALLTEC60 provides semi-quantitative color levels, you can pre-define a corrective-action ladder in your SOP:
  • Pass: Proceed to next step / release for changeover (as defined by your program).
  • Marginal: Targeted re-clean + re-test of the same location ID.
  • Fail: Full re-clean + expanded sampling set (additional fixed points) + documentation review.
This is how rapid tests become audit-strength: a defined decision framework, not ad hoc interpretation.
Published configuration + program fit
ALLTEC60 is supplied as a case of 60 swabs and is positioned as a rapid method for monitoring allergenic protein on surfaces. The product page states it is shelf-stable at 25°C / 77°F with no refrigeration required, provides results in about 15 minutes, and is validated for a range of allergens including egg, milk, gluten, soy, peanut, almond, and buckwheat.
Need help structuring an allergen verification map (fixed points, pass/fail criteria, retest rules) or choosing complementary sampling tools? Email Sales@SOSsupply.com or call (214) 340-8574.
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