Safe cooking temperatures
Safe cooking temperatures
Foodborne illness can be prevented by cooking to the USDA Recommended Sate Minimum Internal Temperatures. "You can't tell by looking. Use a food thermometer to be sure."
Table
[edit | edit source]| Food | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Beef, Veal, Lamb, Steaks, & Roasts | 145°F |
| Fish | 145°F |
| Pork | 160°F |
| Beef, Veal, Lamb Ground | 160°F |
| Egg dishes | 160°F |
| Turkey, Chicken, & Duck; Whole, Pieces, & Ground | 165°F |
Reference
[edit | edit source]- USDA refrigerator magnet, July 2005, revised January 2010. United States Department of Agriculture. Food Safety and Inspection Service. IsItDoneYet.gov