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Issue Date: 2015-01
Petrifilm
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Product Instructions
Rapid Yeast and Mold Count Plate
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED USE
The 3M™ Petrifilm™ Rapid Yeast and Mold Count (RYM) Plate is a sample-ready-culture-medium system which contains nutrients supplemented
with antibiotics, a cold-water-soluble gelling agent, and an indicator system that facilitates yeast and mold enumeration. 3M Petrifilm RYM Plates are
used for the enumeration of yeast and mold in the food and beverage industries. 3M Petrifilm RYM Plate components are decontaminated though not
sterilized.
3M Food Safety is certified to ISO (International Organization for Standardization) 9001 for design and manufacturing.
SAFETY
The user should read, understand, and follow all safety information in the Product Instructions for the 3M Petrifilm RYM Plate. Retain the safety
instructions for future reference.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury and/or property damage.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury and/or property damage.
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WARNING
To reduce the risks associated with the release of contaminated product:
• Use 3M Petrifilm RYM Plates for food and beverage sample testing that you have validated.
• Follow all product storage instructions contained in these Product Instructions.
• Do not use beyond the expiration date.
To reduce the risks associated with clinical misdiagnosis:
• Do not use 3M Petrifilm RYM Plates in the diagnosis of conditions in humans or animals.
CAUTION
To reduce the risks associated with exposure to biohazards and environmental contamination:
• Follow current industry standards and local regulations for disposal of biohazardous waste.
To reduce the risks associated with misinterpretation of results:
• 3M Petrifilm RYM Plates do not differentiate any one yeast or mold strain from another.
• 3M has not documented 3M Petrifilm RYM Plates for use in industries other than food and beverage. For example, 3M has not documented
3M Petrifilm RYM Plates for testing water, pharmaceuticals or cosmetics.
• 3M Petrifilm RYM Plates have not been tested with all possible food products, food processes, testing protocols or with all possible strains of yeast
and mold.
• Do not use 3M Petrifilm RYM Plates in the diagnosis of conditions in humans or animals.
• The user must train its personnel in proper testing techniques. For example, Good Laboratory Practices
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, ISO 7218
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, or ISO 17025
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Consult the Safety Data Sheet for additional information.
For information on documentation of product performance, visit our website at www.3M.com/foodsafety or contact your local 3M representative or
distributor.
USER RESPONSIBILITY
Users are responsible for familiarizing themselves with product instructions and information. Visit our website at
www.3M.com/foodsafety
, or
contact your local 3M representative or distributor for more information.
When selecting a test method, it is important to recognize that external factors such as sampling methods, testing protocols, sample preparation,
handling, and laboratory technique may influence results.
It is the user’s responsibility in selecting any test method or product to evaluate a sufficient number of samples with the appropriate matrices and
microbial challenges to satisfy the user that the chosen test method meets the user’s criteria.
It is also the user’s responsibility to determine that any test methods and results meet its customers’ and suppliers’ requirements.
As with any test method, results obtained from use of any 3M Food Safety product do not constitute a guarantee of the quality of the matrices or
processes tested.
