Hamburger

• Thoroughly cook raw meat to destroy bacteria.
• Ground beef and hamburgers should be cooked thoroughly.
  • Using a thermometer to measure the internal temperature of meat can be used to ensure that it is cooked sufficiently to kill bacteria.
  • Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F.
  
  
  
• Grilling and Barbecue Safety
  Grilling or barbecuing is a fun way to cook and serve food. But they can also be a means to transmit disease if care is not taken in how the food is handled.
  
  
• Irradiation
  Basic information about the safety of irradiation, how it is used to protect people from foodborne illness, and which foods can currently be irradiated (including hamburger).