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Food and Beverage Shovels


Style A (Blue)	Style A (Gray)	Style A (Green)

Style A (Red)	Style A (White)	Style A (Yellow)

Style B	Style C	Style D

Scoop and lift materials in your food-processing facility. Designed for use in a sanitary environment, these shovels are easy to clean and won’t corrode from frequent washdowns with harsh cleaners.

Plastic Blade—Plastic shovels are much lighter than stainless steel shovels, which reduces fatigue during extended use. Unlike stainless steel, they won’t scratch surfaces. The single-piece construction has no seams where bacteria can grow. These shovels come in a variety of colors, which you can use to color-code specific lines or areas in your plant as part of a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) program. They’re also FDA compliant for direct contact with food.

Stainless Steel Blade—Stainless steel shovels are highly polished and have smooth, continuously welded seams, so bacteria has nowhere to hide. They also have a closed-back design, which prevents debris from collecting on the back of the blade.

Style B—The handle on Style B shovels is reinforced with aluminum for added strength and angled to reduce back strain while lifting.

Metal Detectable—Metal-detectable plastic shovels have a metal additive that sets off metal detectors if a piece breaks off and falls into your line, so contaminated food won’t leave your plant. They help you comply with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) programs.

			Handle			Blade
	Style	Overall Lg.	Style	Material	Lg.	Wd.	Ht.	Performance	Autoclavable	Food Industry Std.	Choose a Blade Color		Each
Plastic Blade



		A	38"	D-Handle	Plastic	24"	10 1/4"	14"	Metal Detectable	Yes	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	Blue , Gray , Green , Red	0000000	0000000


		A	38"	D-Handle	Plastic	24"	11"	14"	—	Yes	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	Blue , Red , White , Yellow	000000	00000
		A	43"	D-Handle	Plastic	25"	13 3/4"	17"	Metal Detectable	Yes	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	Blue , Gray , Red	0000000	000000
		A	43"	D-Handle	Plastic	25"	14"	17"	—	Yes	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	Blue , Red , White , Yellow	000000	00000
		B	50"	D-Handle	Plastic	39"	10 1/4"	11"	—	Yes	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	White	000000	00000
		B	51"	D-Handle	Plastic	39"	13 1/2"	12 1/2"	—	Yes	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520	White	000000	00000


		Stainless Steel Blade



				C	39"	D-Handle	Stainless Steel	27"	9 3/4"	13"	—	Yes	—	—	0000000	000000


				D	40"	D-Handle	Stainless Steel	26"	12 3/4"	15 1/2"	—	Yes	—	—	0000000	000000

Sanitary Metal Scoops

Style E

These scoops have welded seams, rounded interiors, and polished surfaces to prevent bacterial growth and reduce foodborne illness. Use them to move, measure, or dispense bulk materials in sanitary environments, such as food processing and pharmaceutical plants.

Round Scoop Bottom—Round bottom scoops are the easiest to pour with, since contents slide to a narrow exit point.

Style E—Style E are made of 316 stainless steel and won’t corrode from frequent washdowns with harsh cleaners and sanitizers. They have an extra-long handle that is nearly 2 ft. long. It is ideal for scooping from a distance, such as into large or deep containers.

316 Stainless Steel—316 stainless steel scoops are the most corrosion resistant.

NSF/ANSI 2—They meet NSF/ANSI 2, so they comply with strict sanitary design requirements for food equipment.

			Bowl
	Style	Capacity	Wd.	Lg.	Handle Lg.	Material	Autoclavable	Food Industry Std.	Graduated	Features		Each
Round Scoop Bottom



		E	16 fl. oz./475 ml	5"	7 3/4"	23 1/2"	316 Stainless Steel	Yes	NSF/ANSI 2	No	Extra-Long Handle	0000000	0000000


		E	32 fl. oz./950 ml	5"	9"	23 1/2"	316 Stainless Steel	Yes	NSF/ANSI 2	No	Extra-Long Handle	0000000	000000

Sterile Plastic Scoops

Style D

To prevent contamination, these scoops are sterilized and individually bagged. Each bag is marked with a lot number. They're disposable—toss them out after you’ve collected your sample.

Style D—Style D have a long handle that is bent near the bowl to retrieve samples from deep containers.

			Bowl
	Style	Capacity	Wd.	Lg.	Handle Lg.	Material	Autoclavable	Food Industry Std.	Graduated	Color		Each
Flat Scoop Bottom



		D	1 1/2 fl. oz./50 ml	1 5/8"	2 3/4"	11 3/4"	Polystyrene	No	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1640	No	White	0000000	00000


		D	3 1/4 fl. oz./100 ml	2"	3 5/8"	11 3/4"	Polystyrene	No	FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1640	No	White	0000000	0000