Food Safety

Category - Food prep

What is the minimum internal temperature for hamburgers to be cooked safely?
  1. 145°F for 4 minutes
  2. 165°F for 15 seconds
  3. 145°F for 15 seconds
  4. 155°F for 15 seconds
Explanation
Answer: D - Hamburgers need to be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 155°F for 15 seconds. Any ground meat should be cooked to this temperature. If a customer requests a hamburger cooked to a lower temperature, the customer should be warned of the risk of foodborne illness.
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