Meat & poultry
Hot dogs
Preparation matters
Heat to 165°F or until steaming hot.
Heat hot dogs thoroughly before eating, even when the package says they are already cooked.
Meat & poultry
Heat to 165°F or until steaming hot.
Heat hot dogs thoroughly before eating, even when the package says they are already cooked.
CDC groups unheated hot dogs with other riskier ready-to-eat meats. Heating them is the safer preparation.
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