Is it done yet?

"Is it done yet?" You can't tell by looking. Use a food thermometer to be sure.

Is it done yet? Campaign Kicks Off in MI
The nation's top food safety official, Dr. Elsa Murano, will launch an educational campaign on August 2 to promote the use of food thermometers when cooking meat and poultry.

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Is it done yet? Brochure (Text Only) | PDF (1Mb)
Learn how to use a food thermometer - it's not just for turkey anymore! Get recommended internal temperatures and a recipe for safe, delicious, Fiesta Burgers.

Keep Your Family Safe Temperature Chart (PDF Only, 425Kb)
USDA's recommended internal temperatures for meat and poultry products in handy chart form.

Thermometer Placement & Temperatures
Review USDA's recommended internal temperatures for various meat, poultry, and egg products. Images and video illustrate proper thermometer placement.

News, Videos, Photos & Images
Feature stories; information for the media; graphics to download.

Food Thermometer Research
Important research prompted USDA's food thermometer education campaign. Studies suggest effective strategies for encouraging thermometer use.

Background Information
Additional information about the "Is it done yet?" initiative, including a schedule of events during the pilot in Michigan.


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1 out of 4 burgers turns brown before 160°; use a food thermometer to be sure they are done