Do You Need to Rinse Ground Beef?

fried ground beef in a pan.

Is there any purpose to wash ground beef?

“The most important thing to know is that the U.S. food system ensures that all beef is safe to eat and does not need to be washed before cooking,” says Diana Clark, a Certified Angus cattle meat scientist.1 “If you are worried about food safety, the best practices are to keep ground beef stored in the refrigerator to keep it cool and fresh, and to then cook your ground beef to 160°F.”2