A rehabilitation house for men in Jefferson County participated in the University of Kentucky’s Nutrition Education Program through the Jefferson County Cooperative Extension Service.  The program, Healthy Choices for Everybody, was offered. One of the lessons taught was Food Safety for Everybody and one of the topics focused on using a meat thermometer. The majority of clients did not own or know how to use a thermometer.

The Nutrition Education Program Assistant explained to the group that a meat thermometer is the best way to know if food is cooked and/or held at the proper temperature. The Assistant demonstrated to the group how to calibrate, clean, and use a meat thermometer properly. 

A rehabilitation house for men in Jefferson County participated in the University of Kentucky’s Nutrition Education Program through the Jefferson County Cooperative Extension Service.  The program, Healthy Choices for Everybody, was offered. One of the lessons taught was Food Safety for Everybody and one of the topics focused on using a meat thermometer. The majority of clients did not own or know how to use a thermometer.