Lab Supplies for Sprout Production
During the sprout industry’s transition from Agriculture to Food Processing, ISS has been a pioneer in establishing laboratory testing procedures and HACCP plans. An in house lab can save a sprout grower thousands of dollars. ISS offers laboratory equipment and supplies in small quantities, saving you the expense of large initial orders. The pathogen tests ISS offers have been selected for accuracy and ease of use. We offer technical support to our customers.
Lab Equipment
Variable Temperature Incubator
Complete with 2 adjustable shelves and thermometer. Unit will hold up to 4 shelves. Steel interior walls.
Size: I.D. 10 ½” H x 11 ½”W x 12″ D
O.D. 15 1/3” H x 12 ½”W x 12 7/8“D
Shipping Weight: 19 lbs.
Power: 115 VAC 90 Watts, 90 Volt, 120 AC
Item #: LABINC
Pathogen Test Kits and Supplies
E.coli 0157:H7 Test Kit
International Specialty Supply carries rapid response test kits for E-Coli 0517:H7. After testing several types, we use and carry the test kit that we feel is the most reliable, most practical, and best for the sprouting industry.
The ImmunoCard STAT!, produced by Meridian Technologies, has been developed using a new approach to overcome detection difficulties. In the past, strategies for detection of this organism have relied mainly on the identification of the 0157 antigen. However, there are strains of E-coli 0157, such as 0157:H3 and 0157:H12 that are completely harmless.
A wrong reading is incredibly expensive to sprout growers. It triggers an unnecessary recall that can cost thousands of dollars in recalled product and tarnish a company’s’ name and reputation.
The ImmunoCardSTAT! E-Coli 0157:H7 test is a fast, flexible and accurate test for the detection of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 in food products.
Each kit contains 30 tests, positive and negative controls and 40 transfer pipettes. Materials not included are flasks, autoclave, timer, scales, enrichment broth and an incubator.
This highly specific test is not prone to give false positives like other rapid tests on the market. Filtration and centrifugation steps are not required. See results 10 minutes after broth enrichment.
Kit size: 30 determinations Controls: Included in kit
Storage: 2-27oC (36-81oF) Shelf Life: 10 months
Item #: LAB0157
Contact your ISS sales representative regarding the purchase of the test kit and other items needed. If you have any technical questions or concerns please contact Kelly Warren at extension 110.
Oxoid Salmonella Rapid Test Kit
Accurate, easy to use and read, with the necessary chemicals pre-measured and enclosed in a self contained, ready to use cube. Novobiocin discs included. AOAC certified.
Kit size: 50 determinations Item #: LABFT0201A
Salmonella Rapid Test Elective Medium
Pre-enrichment broth for use with Oxoid Salmonella Rapid Test. 500 grams, powdered mix. Item #: LABCM0857B
Peptone Water
Used to dilute pre-enriched broth for use with Oxoid Salmonella Rapid Test. 500 grams, powdered mix. Item #: LABCM0009B
Supplies for Monitoring Sanitation
Monitoring sanitation will help you find trouble spots in your cleaning routine and alert you to the build up of biofilms, as well as providing excellent documentation for your HACCP program.
Culture Tubes
Can be sterilized and re-used, or can be disposed of after one use. Available individually or in cases of 1,000. Item #: LABCT
Culture Tube Caps
For use with Culture Tubes. Can be sterilized and re-used, or can be disposed of after one use. Available individually or in cases of 1,000. Item #: LABCTC
Disposable Swabs
Available in boxes of 100 or cases of 1,000. Item #: LABDS
Butterfield’s Buffered Phosphate
Dilution bottles containing 99 ml per bottle. For use with disposable swabs. Available individually or in cases of 72 bottles. Item #: LABBFBP
Generic E.coli/Coliform Petrifilm
Available in packages of 25 or cases of 50. Item #: LABPFCO
Aerobic Plate Count Petrifilm
Available in packages of 50 or cases of 100. Item #: LABPFAPC
Pyrex Flasks
2000 ml. Item # LABFL2000
Pipetter
Item # LABPR
Pipettes
Available individually, in boxes of 125, or in cases of 500. Item # LABP