Quick Answers
Why do I have to take temperatures of the foods I cook? Why can't I just look at the color of the meat?
The color of cooked meat is not a good determinate of
its doneness. Some meat remains pink after cooking to
the proper temperature. Conversely, some meat turns
brown before a safe temperature is reached. Only by
using a food thermometer can you determine that the meat
is safe to eat.
For more information on cooking meat, see "How Can I Make Sure My Meat is Fully Cooked?"
Shannon Crosby, Dietetic Intern,
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Last update: Sunday, June 29, 2008
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