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This comprehensive guide, developed together with Cornell University and other industry experts, offers guidance on introducing an effective environmental monitoring program.
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Take the first step to improve your environmental monitoring program.
DOWNLOAD HANDBOOKLearn how to mitigate food safety risks and prevent potential food safety issues from leading to problems. Get a comprehensive resource on building and implementing an effective environmental monitoring program–developed in partnership with Cornell University and other industry experts.
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Take your environmental monitoring program to the next level.
DOWNLOAD WHITEPAPERDownload the 3M whitepaper about the peer-reviewed case study from Cornell University and 3M Food Safety to see how a food manufacturer leveraged 3M Environmental Monitoring Solutions to make a measurable impact in their food safety program.
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Want to assess your Environmental Monitoring program? We can help
TALK TO AN EXPERTContact us today to discuss your food safety program with a 3M Food Safety expert.
How to get started with environmental monitoring
Understanding the concepts and strategies is the first step towards successfully implementing environmental monitoring as a part of your food safety program. Download the Handbook to get started, and reach out to our team of experts to discuss your program in more detail.
Peace of mind for manufacturers.
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Reach the next level of food safety and qualityIdentify potential spoilage or safety issues in your facility, help prevent costly product recalls, and deliver better food quality for your customers with efficient and productive environmental monitoring tools. It's all possible when you use 3M products and solutions.
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Continuous improvements driven by dataWith the right data analysis and management, like that available from the 3M™ Clean-Trace™ Hygiene Monitoring Software, you can help identify and justify new opportunities for cleaning and sanitation improvements throughout your facility. -
Inspire a food safety cultureInspire and build a better food safety culture by embedding an environmental monitoring program into your organisation. With a variety of 3M solutions and our customer-focused educational resources at hand, you'll have what you need to foster positive change and make a difference for your customers and your company.
Improve your environmental monitoring with a consultation.
Gain insights to optimise your environmental monitoring. Request an assessment to identify areas for possible improvement and get resources to step up your program.
Innovating to simplify
3M Food Safety offers innovative solutions for environmental monitoring in every zone of your facility, from food contact zones (Zone 1) to non-food contact zones (Zones 2 to 4). Download this infographic to see where to focus different test methods within a manufacturing environment.
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Indicator and spoilage testingProduct image of 3M Petrifilm Plates
3M™ Petrifilm™ Rapid Plates produce results two times faster than traditional methods, so you can confidently make time-sensitive decisions.- Ready to use – reduce or eliminate time-consuming agar prep.
- Proven testing methods for consistent, reliable results.
- Compact size uses less storage/incubator space.
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Hygiene Monitoring3M™ Clean-Trace™ Hygiene Monitoring System
Hygiene monitoring solutions that make you shine.- Use ATP testing with visual inspection and microbiological testing for a robust hygiene monitoring program.
- 3M Clean-Trace System provides real-time testing results and data trending.
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Pathogen testing3M™ Molecular Detection System
- Tests for multiple organisms in a single run. Positive samples are identified as early as 15 minutes.
- Removable heater for easy cleaning and decontamination.
- Uses a single post-enrichment protocol and provides results.
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Sample Collection3M™ Sample Collection, Preparation & Processing
- Collect samples in each zone to ensure effective cleaning.
- Compatible with indicator and pathogen testing.
- 3M sample collection technology offers solutions for a wide spectrum of neutralisers.
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Allergen testing3M™ ELISA Testing Kit & Lateral Flow Device
- Test areas with direct food contact, prioritising Zones 1 and 2.
- Identify and monitor potential areas of cross-contact to minimise contamination.
- 3M™ Allergen Testing provides accurate detection of processed and unprocessed target proteins.
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Lab automation3M™ Petrifilm™ Plate Reader Advanced
- Productive: Save time counting – enumerates plates in 6 seconds or less.
- Proficient: Standardised technology enables accurate colony counting.
- Proactive: Software simplifies results storage and offers data analytics.
Validations and Recognitions
Third-party validation confirms that our products used for environmental monitoring are reliable and repeatable, performing equal to or better than the reference method to which each was compared. Learn more about the importance of laboratory recognition and third party validated methods (PDF, 1 MB).
View validations: 3M Petrifilm Plate validations (PDF, 268 KB) | 3M Molecular Detection System validations (PDF, 236 KB)
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U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection ServiceSelected as the primary detection method for Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes and Campylobacter -
U.S. Food & Drug AdministrationU.S. FDA Equivalent Testing Methodologies for Listeria species and Listeria monocytogenes in Environmental Samples -
AOAC International20 AOAC International Official Methods of Analysis (OMA) Validations and 14 AOAC Performance Tested Method (PTM) Certifications -
AFNOR19 NF VALIDATION by AFNOR Certifications
Learn About Key Environmental Monitoring Topics
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Food Spoilage Learning PathwayDid you know that environmental monitoring can improve product quality, reduce spoilage and extend shelf life? Learn more about controlling food spoilage in this 6-part learning pathway from Cornell University’s Dr Randy Worobo.
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Reducing Risks - WebinarEffective environmental monitoring programs can help to reduce the risk of recalls, extend product shelf life, streamline production and increase customer satisfaction. Join Dr Martin Wiedmann of Cornell University for a 5-part environmental monitoring learning pathway designed to step through levels of content from beginner to intermediate and advanced.
Additional Resources for Creating an Environmental Monitoring Program
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Environmental Monitoring ProceduresLearn how to use 3M Petrifilm Plates as part of your environmental monitoring program.
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Back to Basics: Hygiene MonitoringExplore the role of hygiene monitoring in an environmental monitoring program.
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Environmental Listeria DetectionLearn why 3M Molecular Detection System is validated for Listeria detection in meat, seafood, dairy and retail environments.
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3M™ Sponge Stick and 3M™ Hydrated SpongeHere are key considerations for meeting your organisation's sample collection needs.
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Listeria Recovery After Extended RefrigerationSee how 3M™ Hydrated-Sponges make product sampling easier and more convenient.
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