Detectable sampling arrangement

1. A detectable device for collecting samples, the device comprising:

a collecting scoop and a handle extending rearwardly from the scoop, the collecting scoop including a pair of spaced side walls integrally joined by a connecting wall so as to form an open channel adapted to receive a sample during sample collection, each said side wall together with the connecting wall forming a continuous front surface provided at a free end of the collecting scoop, to thereby facilitate insertion of the scoop into the product;

whereby detection of the device for collecting samples is improved by uniformly dispersing at least one radio-opaque substance within a dispersing medium of its material.

2. The device of claim 1 , wherein said radio-opaque substance consists of particles of barium sulfate finely distributed within said dispersing medium.

3. The device of claim 1 , wherein said radio-opaque substance consists of particles of zirconium oxide finely dispersed within said dispersing medium.

4. The device of claim 1 , wherein said radio-opaque substance is uniformly dispersed within the dispersing medium forming said collecting scoop and handle.

5. The device of claim 1 , wherein said dispersing medium further comprises a coloring agent.

6. The device of claim 1 , wherein said dispersing medium is a polymer plastic.

7. The device of claim 6 , wherein said dispersing medium is polystyrene.

8. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the handle is formed with a continuous C-shaped channel.

9. The device of claim 8 , wherein a metal member is positioned within the C-shaped channel.

10. The device according to claim 8 here, wherein a radio-opaque foil is provided on an outer surface of the handle.

11. The device of claim 10 , wherein said radio-opaque foil is a metal base foil.