Most people think they know when food is "done" just by "eyeballing it." But cooking by color is definitely misleading. Think about this... 1 out of every 4 hamburgers turns brown in the middle BEFORE it has reached a safe internal temperature, according to recent USDA research. So, use a food thermometer to keep your family safe.

It's Safe to Bite when the Temperature is Right Using a food thermometer is the only sure way of knowing if your food has reached a high enough temperature to destroy bacteria. So, reach for your food thermometer the next time you're asked, "Is it done yet?"