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3M Sponge-Stick with 10 mL Letheen Broth and Gloves SSL10LET2G

3M / Neogen Sponge-Stick with 10 mL Letheen Broth and Gloves SSL10LET2G

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SSL10LET2G
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100 Sponge-Sticks (with Gloves)
3M / Neogen Sponge-Stick with 10 mL Letheen Broth and Gloves — SSL10LET2G (Case/100)
Ready-to-use sponge-stick sampling • 10 mL Letheen Broth (quat neutralization) • 1.5" × 3" biocide-free cellulose sponge • Includes gloves • Sample bag included • Gamma-irradiated • ISO 9001:2008 • Intended for lab use only
Available Quantity Option: Case
Case Unit: 100 Sponge-Sticks (with Gloves) Per Case
Overview
The 3M Sponge-Stick with 10 mL Letheen Broth and Gloves (SSL10LET2G) uses simplified packaging to minimize handling and preparation and helps reduce waste. A 1.5" × 3" biocide-free cellulose sponge is mounted to a stick and pre-hydrated with Letheen Broth for environmental surface sampling. The included universal-fit polyethylene gloves support convenience, safety, and sample integrity.
Designed for hard-to-reach sampling
The stick format helps technicians collect samples without touching the inside of the bag and helps access drains, pipes, and around equipment. A thumb-stop helps reduce accidental contact with the sponge. After sampling, the sponge can be snapped free from the handle inside the bag for easier handling and transport. The absorbent cellulose sponge helps hold the sample without excess dripping.
Why Letheen Broth matters (quat environments)
The primary use of Letheen Broth is to neutralize the bactericidal action of quaternary ammonium compounds and it is used in hygiene swabbing practices where quat neutralization is required. This helps protect recovery when residual quat sanitizer may be present on the sampled surface.
Packaging and quality (published)
Includes a 3M Sample Bag designed to accommodate 30 oz / 0.89 L capacity for safe, convenient transportation to the lab. Units are decontaminated through gamma irradiation for long shelf life, are made in the USA with globally sourced materials, and are ISO 9001:2008 certified for quality assurance. Intended for lab use only.
HACCP context (published)
The Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) approach is widely accepted worldwide. Sample collection products are positioned as a crucial part of HACCP to identify potential food-borne hazards and pinpoint where they reside, with portability and stable media designed to support accurate results.
Benefits (published)
  • Stick-mounted sponge design allows access to hard-to-reach areas without directly handling the sponge.
  • Stick-mounted sponge design allows the sponge to be easily snapped off from the handle after swabbing.
  • Simplified packaging including Sponge-Stick, sample bag, and gloves minimizes handling and preparation and reduces waste.
  • 1.5" × 3" biocide-free sponge does not affect organism viability.
  • 6" × 11" sample bag with 30 oz / 0.89 L capacity included for safe, convenient transport to the lab.
Documents (published)
  • Sponge-Stick — Product Instructions
  • Sponge-Stick with Letheen Broth — Product MSDS
Recommended industry / test type (published)
Recommended industry: Beverage & Bottled Water
Test type: Environmental Test, Food & Beverage Test
Recommended pairings (common workflow add-ons)
  • Precision follow-up: After broad sponge-stick sampling, use swab samplers for seams, gasket lines, hinges, and small interfaces where trend signals often start.
  • Neutralizer matching: Use Letheen formats specifically where quat sanitizer residues are present and neutralization is required.
  • Controlled-area support: Reinforce adjacent controlled spaces (QA labs, controlled staging) with Texwipe cleanroom wipers and swabs to reduce recontamination around verification activities.
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The Technical Vault By SOSCleanroom
Environmental Monitoring Quat Neutralization Hard-to-Reach Areas Trend-Defensible Data
The EM failure mode most teams miss: chemical suppression at collection
Environmental Monitoring (EM) investigations often stall when recovery is “unexpectedly low” in areas known to have sanitation challenges. One frequent cause is residual sanitizer chemistry that remains active on the surface at sampling time and suppresses organism recovery inside the collection device. SSL10LET2G is built around Letheen Broth, described as used to neutralize the bactericidal action of quaternary ammonium compounds (quats). In quat-based programs, matching your sampling medium to your sanitizer chemistry is a primary control for audit-defensible trends.
Why sponge-sticks win in utilities and harborage zones
Sponge-sticks are selected when you need both coverage and reach—drains, pipes, framework recesses, and equipment perimeters—while reducing uncontrolled touchpoints. The product page emphasizes collecting without touching the inside of the bag, a thumb-stop feature, and a snap-off design for sealed transport in the sample bag. Operationally, that reduces technique drift and strengthens comparability between technicians and shifts.
ISO-first discipline: four controls that protect trending integrity
  • Location control: Fixed sampling point IDs (e.g., Drain #2 rim, CIP return flange underside, filler guard seam).
  • Area control: Defined surface area (templates where feasible) so results are comparable over time.
  • Technique control: Standardized strokes, pressure, and dwell time; train to one method.
  • Timing control: Consistent operational phase (post-clean, pre-start, mid-run, end-of-run) to avoid “apples-to-oranges” data.
Published configuration + audit-ready notes
SSL10LET2G is supplied as a case of 100 sponge-sticks (with gloves), using a 1.5" × 3" biocide-free cellulose sponge pre-hydrated with 10 mL Letheen Broth. The page states units are gamma irradiated, made in the USA with globally sourced materials, and ISO 9001:2008 certified, and are intended for lab use only. For investigations, record sanitizer chemistry in use (quat concentration and contact time), sampling location ID, and any deviations from SOP at collection—this is the documentation that makes trends defensible.
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