Question

select the correct answer.
at what temperature should ground beef be cooked?
a. 160°f
b. 330°f
c. 140°f
d. 212°f

Explanation:

To ensure food safety, ground beef (and other ground meats) must be cooked to an internal temperature of \( 160^\circ\text{F} \) to kill harmful bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella. \( 330^\circ\text{F} \) is too high (and not a standard safe temp for ground beef), \( 140^\circ\text{F} \) is insufficient to kill pathogens, and \( 212^\circ\text{F} \) is the boiling point of water (not the correct temp for cooking ground beef to safety).

Answer:

A. \( 160^\circ\text{F} \)