Sterile sampling devices used to sample poultry litter for pathogenic organisms, e.g. Salmonella. Each pocket-size kit contains a 30 ml-polystyrene vial which encloses a sterile 4-ply 3” x 3” cotton gauze swab (pre-moistened with double strength skim milk) attached to a cord about six feet in length. Also included is a pair of plastic gloves, a label and a sterile plastic 18 ounce twirl style transport bag.