May 11, 2020 · Safe steps in food handling, cooking, and storage are essential in preventing foodborne illness. You can't see, smell, or taste harmful bacteria that may cause illness. In …

Jul 10, 2024 · Doneness Versus Safety Kids popping into the kitchen or dashing by a barbecue grill ask impatiently, "Is it done yet?" Is "done" the same as "safe"? How does the cook know? …

Sep 30, 2024 · What's for dinner tonight? There's a good chance it's chicken - now the number one species consumed by Americans. From roasted to fried, pot pie to biriyani, chicken can be …

Preface This is a revised version of the FSIS Cooking Guideline for Meat and Poultry Products (Revised Appendix A). It has been updated in response to comments received on the previous …

Is it done yet? You can’t tell just by looking! Use a food thermometer to check for the safe minimum internal temperature.

Mar 21, 2025 · Food Thermometers Using a food thermometer when cooking meat, poultry, seafood and egg products can help prevent foodborne illness from undercooking food and …

Dec 4, 2024 · Over the past 100 years, Americans have been eating an average of 56 pounds of beef yearly. About 33 million cattle are inspected yearly by USDA's Food Safety and …

May 1, 2013 · Brochure is available in pdf format and text is provided below for accessibility purposes. "Is it done yet?" You can't tell by looking. Use a food thermometer to be sure. Did …

Dec 10, 2024 · Fresh Pork: Safe Cooking Chart Cook all raw pork steaks, chops and roasts to a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees F as measured with a food thermometer before …

These days, food thermometers aren’t just for roasts and turkeys—they’re for all cuts and sizes of meat and poultry, including hamburgers, chicken breasts, and pork chops. Using a food …