Should you rinse ground beef?
Food safety experts (USDA, CDC) say: Do NOT rinse raw meat, including ground beef. ❌ Why rinsing ground beef is a bad idea 1. It doesn’t remove bacteria • Bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella are killed by heat, not water • Only cooking to 160°F / 71°C makes it safe 2. It spreads bacteria … Read more