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3M Enviro Swab ENVSWB100

3M / Neogen Enviro Swab ENVSWB100

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3M / Neogen Enviro Swab ENVSWB100 — Pre-moistened environmental sampling swab with neutralizing solution (Pack/100)
Ready-to-use swab for food-contact surface sampling, sealed tube format, neutralizing solution, large swab head + shaped tip for hard-to-reach areas, tamper-evident band, resealable tube
Overview
The 3M / Neogen Enviro Swab (ENVSWB100) is a pre-moistened, ready-to-use environmental sampling swab for collecting samples on a wide range of food contact surfaces. Each swab is supplied in a closely sealed tube and is pre-moistened with a neutralizing solution to help reduce prep steps and support consistent technique while reducing cross-contamination risk.
Why it matters (consistency + control)
  • Eliminates field moistening: Each swab arrives pre-moistened, avoiding the need to moisten swabs and helping reduce cross-contamination risk.
  • Improves access: The large swab head and shaped tip help collect organisms from hard-to-reach areas efficiently.
  • Integrity check built in: A tamper-evident band provides a clear indicator of prior use.
  • Transport discipline: Resealable tubes help prevent one swab from contaminating other testing swabs and support use throughout the plant.
What’s included (published)
  • SKU / Model: ENVSWB100
  • Quantity option: Pack
  • Pack unit: 100 swabs per pack
  • Format: Swab in a sealed tube, pre-moistened with a neutralizing solution
Important use note (published): The product page states the Enviro Swab is not recommended for use in “dry” facilities where completely dry sampling is required.
HACCP context (published)
The product page notes the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) approach is widely used in food safety management and that sample collection products are a crucial part of identifying potential food-borne hazards and pinpointing where they reside. Portability, stable enrichment media, and easy-to-handle collection devices are designed to help deliver accurate results.
Key features and benefits (published)
  • Ready-to-use swab reaches into corners and hard-to-reach areas for increased accuracy.
  • Tamper-evident band indicates if the swab has been used.
  • Convenient design helps improve sampling consistency from tech-to-tech and plant-to-plant.
  • Resealable tube provides tight closure for sample transportation.
  • Self-contained swab and vial for increased productivity and efficiency.
Recommended pairings (common workflow add-ons)
  • Broader surface coverage: Pair swabs for crevices/corners with hydrated sponges for flat equipment panels and tables.
  • Controlled-area housekeeping support: Use Texwipe cleanroom wipers for controlled adjacent spaces (QA lab benches, controlled staging) to reduce recontamination risk during verification workflows.
  • Small-feature detailing: Use appropriate cleanroom swabs where precision sampling/cleaning is required around gaskets, threads, and tight geometries.
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The Technical Vault By SOSCleanroom
Environmental Monitoring HACCP Sampling Discipline Hard-to-Reach Areas Chain-of-Custody
Sampling is a measurement system (treat it like one)
Environmental monitoring is not “just swabbing.” It is a measurement system used to confirm controls and detect emerging risks. If the tool, technique, and documentation vary, your data becomes difficult to interpret. A pre-moistened, sealed-tube swab format helps reduce field variability and supports consistent execution across shifts and sites.
Why “self-contained + resealable” matters in a plant workflow
In real production environments, cross-contamination and documentation errors are common failure modes. A self-contained swab/vial design with a resealable tube helps protect sample integrity from collection site to the lab. A tamper-evident feature also supports program credibility by providing a clear indicator of prior use.
ISO-first execution: standardize the four variables that drive trends
  • Location control: Define exact sites (equipment ID, station, zone) and sample the same points over time.
  • Area control: Use a consistent sampled area (template where feasible) so results are comparable.
  • Technique control: Standardize strokes, pressure, and orientation—especially in corners, seams, and tight interfaces.
  • Timing control: Sample at defined timepoints (post-clean, pre-start, mid-run, end-of-run) so trends have operational meaning.
Practical reminder: The product page states the Enviro Swab is not recommended for “dry” facilities where completely dry sampling is required. Choose dry sampling tools when your SOP requires zero added moisture.
Chain-of-custody checklist (make results actionable)
  • Label completely: Sample ID, date/time, operator, zone/line, exact location, and requested test.
  • Record conditions: Note wet/dry status, residues, temperature extremes, and deviations from SOP.
  • Control transport: Document time-to-lab and any hold-time requirements defined by your method.
  • Pre-define responses: Link excursions to documented actions (re-clean, resample, investigation, CAPA, retraining) and verify effectiveness.
Published configuration (ENVSWB100): Pre-moistened Enviro Swab supplied in a sealed tube and pre-moistened with a neutralizing solution; large swab head with shaped tip; tamper-evident band; resealable tube; 100 swabs per pack. Not recommended for dry-facility sampling where completely dry sampling is required.
Need help selecting the right Neogen sampling format (pre-moistened swab vs. quick swab vs. hydrated sponge; neutralizing vs. other media) for your program? Email Sales@SOSsupply.com or call (214) 340-8574.
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