2001Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service1 Food Safety for Seniors: Grilling Meat ___________ County Cooperative Extension Service

2001Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service2 Basic safety Use a clean platter for every step

2001Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service3 Is the hamburger cooked? Grinding mixes bacteria throughout the meat Some bacteria can make you sick

2001Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service4 Isn’t color change okay? May turn brown at a low temperature. –Meat still unsafe to eat May not turn brown or people overcook for safety –Meat dry and tough

2001Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service5 Use a meat thermometer Cook ground beef to 160 o F Other meats have different end point temperatures

2001Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service6 Taking a burger’s temperature Take meat from grill Put on a paper plate Insert thermometer from the side to the center of the meat Wait for the temperature to stabilize Cook to 160 o F

2001Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service7 What next? Not to 160 o F? –Back on the grill. At 160 o F? –Enjoy your burger!

2001Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service8 Hot dogs May contain bacteria that causes serious illness Cook until steamy hot in the middle

2001Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service9 Summary Use a clean platter, plate or tray for each step in cooking. Use a meat thermometer when cooking meat, inside or out. Cook ground beef to at least 160 o F. Cook hot dogs until they are steamy hot in the center.

2001Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service10 Stay healthy by grilling meat safely.