Cooking of meat is an ancient practice that has evolved into refined
daily cooking techniques (Nam, Jo, & Lee, 2010) aswell as sophisticated
modern thermal processing units with multiple process controls
(Barbosa-Canovas, Medina-Meza, Candogan, & Bermudez-Aguirre,
2014). Thermal processing of raw meats is necessary to destroy microorganisms
and pathogens, which can be a major source for several
foodborne illnesses. For this reason, USDA-FSIS has set specific internal
temperature guidelines (USDA, 2013) for cookingmuscle foods and recommends
using a food thermometer to ensure that the product reaches
the required internal temperature to destroy pathogens. Numerous
food safety agencies in other countries have provided additional time–
temperature combinations that render cookedmeats safe for consumption
(FDA, 2011).