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What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for ground beef?
Choices
- A145°F (63°C)
- B155°F (68°C)Correct
- C165°F (74°C)
- D135°F (57°C)
Answer
155°F (68°C)
Ground meat (beef, pork) must reach 155°F (68°C) for 17 seconds. Grinding spreads surface bacteria throughout the meat, so it needs a higher temperature than whole cuts.
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