What is the correct food temperature to kill pathogens in meat? (IMAGE)

Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania

What is the correct food temperature to kill pathogens in meat?

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A survey found that over half of U.S. adults (51%) were not sure of the correct temperatures to heat food to in order to kill viruses and bacteria and ensure that the food is safe to eat. Given a series of items and told to select all that apply, 38% correctly chose heating poultry to 165 degrees Fahrenheit, 29% chose heating ground beef to 165 degrees, and 21% chose heating steak to 145 degrees. From an Annenberg Public Policy Center survey of 1,496 U.S. adults in July 2024.

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