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Appliance Thermometers | PDF
Appliance thermometers help you know if the refrigerator is cold enough, or if the oven is heating at the proper temperature.

Cooking Safely in the Microwave Oven | PDF | En EspañolEn Español PDF
This fact sheet lists the basics for safe microwave cooking or reheating.

Do New Products Enhance or Endanger Food?
Facts about thawing trays, solar box cooking, disposable temperature indicators, thermoelectric cooler/warmers.

Is It Done Yet? | PDF (1.5MB) | Large Print PDF (2MB) | En Español
Learn how to use a food thermometer—it's not just for turkey anymore! Includes recommended internal temperatures and a recipe for safe, delicious, Fiesta Burgers.

Kitchen Thermometers  | PDF | En Español | En Español PDF
An illustrated guide to these essential tools, which come in several types and styles and vary in level of technology and price.

Microwave Ovens and Food Safety | PDF
This comprehensive fact sheet answers all your microwave questions.

Refrigeration & Food Safety | PDF
A refrigerator is one of the most important pieces of equipment in the kitchen for keeping foods safe.

Slow Cookers and Food Safety | PDF | En Español | En Español PDF
Used correctly, this counter top appliance is safe and convenient.

Thermy™ Coloring Page (PDF Only)
Kids, print a copy and color it any way you like.

Use a Food Thermometer (Text Only) | PDF | Black & White PDF | En Español PDF (Color) | En Español PDF (Black & White)
Think about this...1 out of every 4 hamburgers turns brown in the middle BEFORE it has reached a safe internal temperature. Using a food thermometer is the only way to be sure food is cooked safely.


Last Modified: October 6, 2008

 

 

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