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Food Safety Thermometers for Australian Kitchens

A food safety thermometer measures the food itself so you can check cooking, cooling, storage and reheating. In Australian food businesses, a suitable thermometer must be accessible and accurate within 1°C.

A food safety thermometer measures the food itself so you can check cooking, cooling, storage and reheating. In Australian food businesses, a suitable thermometer must be accessible and accurate within 1°C.

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What is a food safety thermometer used for?

It verifies that potentially hazardous food is under suitable temperature control.

What thermometer does FSANZ recommend?

Its guidance says a digital probe is usually best for measuring food temperature.

How often should it be calibrated?

Check it regularly under your food-safety process and whenever damage or doubtful readings occur.

Can an infrared gun meet every need?

No. It reads surfaces, while internal checks require a probe.