Food safety
Cook food to at least 75°C at the centre
Use a food thermometer to confirm at least 75°C in the thickest centre.
Why it matters
A cooked-looking surface does not mean harmful germs in the centre are destroyed.
Wrong action
Unsafe: Judging the whole food cooked only by its colour or surface.
Correct action
Use a food thermometer to confirm at least 75°C in the thickest centre.
What to do
- Wash hands and prepare clean utensils first.
- Use a food thermometer to confirm at least 75°C in the thickest centre.
- Insert the probe into the thickest centre away from bone and continue cooking if below 75°C. Afterward, record the time, temperature, or storage condition.
If something happens
Seek urgent medical help for severe vomiting, persistent diarrhoea, marked drowsiness, or breathing difficulty; call 999 for breathing difficulty or unconsciousness.
Sources and review
- Centre for Food Safety — Five Keys Reminder
Source checked: 2026-08-20
This page provides general home-safety information and does not replace medical, legal, electrical, or other professional advice.
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