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Food thermometer urged as key defense against salmonella
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 24, 2026 at 9:08 PM ET
Summary: The article says salmonella outbreaks have spread across at least 30 states and that warmer conditions favor bacterial growth. It argues that using a meat temperature probe and cooking to safe internal temperatures—above 140°F and especially near 165°F—can kill salmonella quickly and is the “last, best line of defense.”
WHO: Ellen Shumaker, NC State Extension; WIRED Reviews cooking technology lead reviewer
WHAT: The article recommends using a meat temperature probe and cooking to kill salmonella, citing safe temperature thresholds.
WHEN: Aug 24, 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: Warmer temperatures create favorable conditions for salmonella to grow, making proper cooking and temperature checking a key defense.
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