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Is it okay to ask for a hamburger well done
It is perfectly okay—and often recommended for health—to ask for a hamburger well-done. In fact, many food safety authorities and scientists consider it the safest way to consume ground beef.
Centre for Food Safety
Centre for Food Safety
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Why It’s "Okay" (And Even Preferred)
Food Safety: Unlike a steak where bacteria typically stays on the surface, the grinding process for burgers mixes surface bacteria throughout the meat. Cooking to "well-done" (an internal temperature of 160°F) is the only way to ensure harmful pathogens like E. coli or Salmonella are destroyed.
USDA/CDC Guidelines: These organizations officially recommend cooking all ground beef to 160°F to minimize the risk of foodborne illness.
Dietary Protection: For children, the elderly, pregnant individuals, or those with weakened immune systems, ordering well-done is a critical safety measure.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)
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