Device for collecting and storing samples

A device for collecting and storing a sample from a product, the device comprising:

• a container having an open end;
• a sample collection unit having a cap adapted for closing the container open end, a handle extending rearwardly from the cap, the handle comprising first and second beams extending rearwardly from the cap and intersecting each other at a junction to thereby form a plurality of torque arms extending radially from the junction, a coring scoop extending forwardly from the cap and being sized to fit within the container when the container is closed by the cap, the coring scoop including a pair of spaced side walls integrally joined by a curved connecting wall having a center of curvature to form an open channel adapted to receive a sample during sample collection, at least one said side wall being substantially straight, each said side wall together with the connecting wall forming a portion of the continuous front surface having a first straight section that extends substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the sample collection unit and a second curved section that extends from the first straight section to a free end of the coring scoop to thereby facilitate insertion of the coring scoop into the product;
• wherein the rotation of the sample collection unit about the center of curvature in the product forms a sample of the product in the open channel with the side wall portions pushing surrounding product away from the sample.