| Food | Thermometer Placement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Beef, Pork or Lamb Roasts | Insert in center of the thickest part, away from bone, fat and gristle. | Important safety note |
| Hamburgers, Steaks or Chops | Insert in the thickest part, away from bone, fat and gristle. | Check multiple spots |
| Whole Poultry | Insert in the innermost part of the thigh and wing and the thickest area of the breast, avoiding bone. | Avoid bone contact |
| Ground Meat and Poultry | Insert in the thickest area of meatloaf or patty; with thin patties, insert sideways reaching the very center with the stem. | Center insertion required |
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