STERILE CELLULOSE SPONGE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND CARCASS SWABBING

• Dehydrated cellulose sponge – non-inhibitory, ensures maximum organism recovery.

• Sterile Whirl-Pak® bag – acts as both sampling and transport vessel, reducing contamination risk.

• Large-area sponge format – improves pickup of low-level residues and pathogens.

• Secure Whirl-Pak® closure – leak-resistant seal protects sample integrity in transit.

• Write-on label strip – simplifies sample identification for audits and traceability.

• Flexible diluent use – add your own buffer or enrichment media to suit any method.

• Space-efficient packaging – flat, lightweight bags reduce storage and freight costs.

The Whirl-Pak® Speci-Sponge® is a sterile, dehydrated cellulose sponge supplied in a Whirl-Pak® write-on sampling bag. Designed for environmental surface monitoring, it supports routine hygiene verification and pathogen surveillance across food, dairy, meat, pharmaceutical, and research facilities.

Typical Applications

• Environmental monitoring of equipment, drains, conveyors, and high-risk zones

• Carcass and equipment swabbing in meat and poultry plants

• Listeria and hygiene verification in chilled / RTE environments

• Cleanroom and pharmaceutical surface monitoring

Specifications

• Bag capacity: 18 oz (532 mL)

• Bag size: ~11.5 × 23 cm; 2.5 mil thickness

• Sponge: natural cellulose, dry, non-inhibitory

• Sterility: single-use, sterile

• Packaging: 100 units per box

Ordering Details

Stock Code                     Description                                                                                              Pack Size

NAS-B01245                    Speci-Sponge Environmental Surface Swabs 18oz (532mL)                100