Stay vigilant when you’re done flipping burgers.
Cooked meat should not be left out at room temperature for more than two hours.
At What Temperature is a Hamburger Done?
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(Ground turkey or chicken burgers must be cooked to 165F.)
If the beef has been mixed with eggs or other ingredients, grill the burgers to 165F.
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Color of Cooked Ground Beef as It Relates to Doneness.
U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Ground Beef and Food Safety.
U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Burden of Foodborne Illness: Overview.
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Safe Handling of Take-Out Foods.
U.S. Department of Agriculture.