How Safe is Your Barbecue? 2 Eating Undercooked Meat
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How Safe is Your Barbecue? 2 Eating Undercooked Meat
Food Safety Sin Number 2: Eating Undercooked Meat
Can’t wait to eat that juicy burger just as soon as it turns brown? You’d better slow down! You can’t always rely on the color that you see to assess safety. To be absolutely sure that your meat is completely cooked inside and out, stick a thermometer into the thickest part of the meat and familiarize yourself with the USDA’s standard cooking temperatures:
•Whole and ground poultry should be cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
•Ground meats (such as burgers) should be cooked to 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
•Beef steaks and chops should be at least 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
•Fish will become flaky when cooked throughout, but make sure the temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
Once the temperature is right, it’s safe to pile on the veggies; you should never stack vegetables top of meat before it’s thoroughly cooked.
