TASK DEFINITION: You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For consistency, answers should be in all lower cased letters.
PROBLEM: Category: KITCHEN UTENSILS 
Clue: When buying one of these to test for doneness in meat, choose one with a thin probe that will let less juice out

SOLUTION: meat thermometer

PROBLEM: Category: THAT'S NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS 
Clue: This fish-canning business famous for its mermaid is now owned by a Thai company

SOLUTION: chicken of the sea

PROBLEM: Category: IT'S ABOUT TIME 
Clue: It's the year in which the U.S. will celebrate its tricentennial

SOLUTION:
2076