The sampling spoons can be used to remove powders, granulates, pastes or liquids. The angled spoon shape is also good for reaching into the corners of a container. The long handle of the plastic spoon makes it possible to empty residue from large containers. The shade of blue that is used does not occur in a natural form in foodstuffs. Because of this, the spoons or parts of them can be quickly found and easily identified in a visual check if they are ever mixed into production. The detectable spoons have a special additive in the material that makes them visible to metal detectors or X rays. They can therefore be rejected with standard systems for checking for foreign objects, even though they are made of plastic.