(HealthDayNews) -- Meat that hasn't been cooked properly can harbor dangerous bacteria. The University of California, Davis, suggests you use a food thermometer to determine meat's readiness. Here are a couple of temperature tips: Red meats should be cooked to 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground meat and hamburgers should be cooked all the way through until the center is at least 160 to 165 degrees F.
(HealthDayNews) -- Meat that hasn't been cooked properly can harbor dangerous bacteria. The University of California, Davis, suggests you use a food thermometer to determine meat's readiness. Here are a couple of temperature tips: Red meats should be cooked to 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground meat and hamburgers should be cooked all the way through until the center is at least 160 to 165 degrees F.