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Meat naturally contains water, and some of it can separate from the muscle during processing, packaging, refrigeration, and storage.
Is the liquid in ground beef different?
The same basic principle applies: water and myoglobin from the muscle can create reddish liquid. However, ground beef requires careful cooking because grinding can distribute bacteria throughout the meat.
A Quick Meat-Package Checklist
Before cooking packaged beef, take a moment to check:
Packaging: Is it intact and properly sealed?
Temperature: Has the meat been kept properly refrigerated?
Date information: Is it within
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