"Meat Myth-Busting: The Hidden Dangers of Relying on Color to Cook Your Steak For years, many home cooks have relied on a simple rule of thumb to determine whether their steak is cooked to perfection: a pink color. But new research is warning that this approach can be a recipe for disaster, literally. Undercooked meat can harbor potentially deadly bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella, which can cause severe food poisoning and even life-threatening illnesses. As food safety experts weigh in on the risks, it's time to rethink the old color-coded method and learn the safer, more reliable ways to cook your meat to a safe internal temperature."
Cooking meat correctly isn't as simple as looking for the right color — in fact, if believed, that myth could pose some very serious health risks.
