This product appears in the Whirl-Pak Product Guide (ERE)
Overview
Shelf Life: 1 year from sterilized date found on your Sterility Confirmation due to the buffer with ambient storage at 36°-86° F (2°-30° C).
Bags are packaged in a foil liner bag to prevent evaporation of the buffer. Buffer contains monopotassium phosphate, sodium thiosulfate, and aryl sulfonate complex.
Kit Contents
• 1 Whirl-Pak® Speci-Sponge® bag
• 1 Whirl-Pak® Speci-Sponge® bag
• 2 disposable sterile templates; 1 for meat carcasses (3.9" x 3.9") and 1 for poultry carcasses (1.9" x 3.9")
• 25 ml buffered peptone water
• 25 kits per box.
*Peptone water has an expiration date marked on the box
Operations - Follow USDA instructions
1. Moisten the sponge with half of the peptone water
2. Swab the carcass through the template (in 3 places on meat carcasses and 2 places on turkey)
3. Place the sponge back in the bag
4. Add the rest of the peptone water
5. Close the bag and send to a lab for testing
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Questions, answered
How fast will I get a price?
Send the quote request and a specialist replies within 4 business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 4:30 ET.
Can we pay on account or by purchase order?
Yes. With established credit, terms are Net 30 days, and you can send your purchase order with the quote request. We also accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express.
How is shipping charged?
On quotes and account orders, freight is F.O.B. Montréal: the carrier charge is worked out at shipment from the packed weight and dimensions, and added to your invoice. In-stock items can also be picked up the same day in Montréal (8605 rue du Champ-d'Eau).
Can I return it?
Yes, within 30 days of purchase, with a return authorization number from customer service first. A 25% restocking fee applies, unless it is a defect covered by the warranty. Special orders, hazardous materials, flammable liquids and gases can't be returned. Return policy
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