Testing Food Thermometers for Consumers

Objective

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<li>Determine accuracy, reliability and safety of a variety of food thermometers and temperature indicators recommended for use by consumers.</li>
<li>Confirm recommended placement in ground beef products and poultry products for accurate readings.</li>
<li>Evaluate and recommend sanitation guidance for using these devices.</li>
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More information

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<li>Field research to determine type/availability of retail instant-read and disposable thermometers.</li>
<li>Determine accuracy of thermometers/indicators using H2O bath and meat model systems.</li>
<li>Test accuracy in ground beef patties and chicken breasts, and determine reliability, proper placement, sanitizing procedures, insertion times.</li>
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Institution

USDA - Agricultural Research Service

Start date

2002

End date

2006

Funding Source

Agricultural Research Service

Project number

1265-41420-002-02R

Accession number

405643