Food such as hamburgers must be cooked to _____ᵒ F to kill E.coli O157:H7 bacteria and toxin.

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Hamburgers must be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 ᵒF to ensure that E.coli O157:H7 bacteria and toxin are destroyed. Cooking at a temperature below 160 ᵒF may not sufficiently kill the bacteria, putting consumers at risk for foodborne illness. Option A is too low of a temperature, while option C is the boiling point of water and would severely overcook the burger. Option D is incorrect, as cooking at the appropriate temperature will effectively destroy E.coli O157:H7.

Food Such as Hamburgers Must Be Cooked to _____ᵒ F