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How hot does the inside of a hamburger need to get to be safe to eat?

Hamburgers are safe at 160°F inside, hotter than a steak because grinding mixes germs into the middle.

  1. 145°F, same as a steak
  2. 165°F, same as chicken
  3. 160°F ✔

Why: Grinding mixes germs from the outside of the meat into the middle, so burgers need more heat than a steak does. Color can fool you, so check with a food thermometer.

Huh, didn't know that: Color can fool you, so check with a food thermometer.

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Sources

  1. FoodSafety.gov: Safe Minimum Internal Temperatures https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/safe-minimum-internal-temperatures
  2. USDA FSIS: Ground Beef and Food Safety https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/meat/ground-beef-and-food-safety
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