Foodborne IllnessQuestion 6 of 320
A cook is grilling beef hamburger patties for lunch service. What is the minimum internal temperature and time for ground beef?
a.145°F for 15 seconds
b.165°F for 15 seconds
c.155°F for 17 seconds
d.135°F for 17 seconds
Explanation
Ground meat such as hamburger must reach 155°F for 17 seconds because grinding spreads surface bacteria throughout the patty. Whole cuts only need 145°F since bacteria stay on the surface, and 165°F is for poultry.
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