Health Tip: Using a Food Thermometer

(HealthDay News) — Using a food thermometer takes the guesswork out of determining whether food is cooked completely and is safe to eat.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests the right way to use a food thermometer:

Select the right type of thermometer for your needs, from pop-up to digital to manual. Make sure you follow product instructions.
Use either ice water or freezing water to make sure the thermometer is accurate.
Wait the recommended amount of time before you read your thermometer.
Make sure you know the safe temperature for the type of food you are cooking.
After using, always clean your thermometer with hot, soapy water.