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2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Systematic Reviews

Systematic Review Question

To what extent do US consumers use food thermometers to properly assess the internal cooking temperature of meat and poultry while cooking?

Conclusion Statement

Strong, consistent evidence shows that the great majority of US consumers do not use food thermometers to properly assess the internal cooking temperature of meat and poultry while cooking.

2010 DGAC Grade: Strong