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How to Choose a Food Safe Thermometer

Look for a probe that measures the food itself, published accuracy around cooking and storage temperatures, and cleaning instructions you can follow between checks.

A food safe thermometer is one you can use accurately at the relevant temperature, position inside the food, and clean without damaging its sensing parts. For Australian food businesses handling potentially hazardous food, FSANZ says the thermometer must be readily accessible and accurate to within 1°C. At home, those criteria remain useful signals even though your buying decision may also prioritise speed, display clarity or waterproofing.

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What makes a thermometer food safe?

It should be suitable for contact with food, accurate across the temperatures you need and able to be cleaned and sanitised as directed. Its probe must also be intact and in good condition.

How accurate should a food thermometer be in Australia?

FSANZ requires food businesses handling potentially hazardous food to have a thermometer accurate to within 1°C. Check the specification and maintain or calibrate the instrument as instructed.

Is an infrared thermometer safe for checking cooked meat?

It is useful for surface checks but does not measure the internal centre. Use an insertion probe to determine whether the core has reached the intended temperature.

How do you sanitise a food thermometer?

FSANZ advises washing away grease and food particles, sanitising the probe with a suitable method such as an alcohol wipe, and drying it thoroughly. Follow the product's restrictions on water exposure.

When should a food thermometer be replaced?

Replace or repair it if the probe, cable, seal or display is damaged, if it cannot be cleaned properly, or if accuracy checks remain outside tolerance after the maker's calibration process.