Meat thermometers aren't optional—misjudging temperature could lead to serious consequences.

For the love of food safety, please put your meat back in the refrigerator. I was scrolling through TikTok and came across a video from New Zealand chef and cookbook author Andy Hearden (known as Andy ...

Many home cooks rely on color or instinct when grilling, but only temperature tells you if your meat is truly safe to eat, ...

For the love of food safety, please put your meat back in the refrigerator. istetiana / Getty Images I was scrolling through TikTok and came across a video from New Zealand chef and cookbook author ...

A bit of pink in pork appears to be OK after all. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has lowered its temperature recommendation for cooking pork to 145 degrees.