Tag: Undercooked

According to the CDC, improper cooking is a leading cause of foodborne illnesses from seafood, making it crucial to know exactly when your shrimp are perfectly done. Learning to recognize the visual cues of a properly cooked shrimp is a simple yet vital skill that prevents both food safety risks and a rubbery texture.

While many assume plant-based burgers are safe to eat raw, a 2025 article from the ThermoWorks Blog stresses that the internal temperature still matters. This raises the question of what happens if you undercook an Impossible Burger and what consumers need to know for a safe and flavorful experience.

According to the CDC, roughly one million people get sick from contaminated poultry in the US every year. The primary reason for this is eating undercooked or raw chicken, which carries a high risk of foodborne illnesses due to dangerous bacteria like Salmonella and Campylobacter.