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Are there suggested temperatures on cooking raw foods? |
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Cooking food-especially raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs-to the proper temperature kills harmful bacteria. Thoroughly cook food as follows*:
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Raw Food
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Internal Temperature
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Ground Products
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Beef, veal, lamb, pork
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160°F
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Chicken, turkey
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165°F
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Beef, Veal, Lamb Roasts & steaks
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medium-rare
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145°F
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medium
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160°F
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well-done
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170°F
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Pork
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Chops, roast, ribs
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medium
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160°F
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well-done
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170°F
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Ham, fully cooked
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140°F
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Ham, fresh
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160°F
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Sausage, fresh
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160°F
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Poultry (Turkey & Chicken)
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Whole bird
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180°F
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Breast
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170°F
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Legs & thighs
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180°F
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Stuffing (cooked separately)
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165°F
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Eggs
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Fried, poached
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yolk & white are firm
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Casseroles
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160°F
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Sauces, custards
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160°F
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Fish
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flakes with a fork
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*This chart provides guidance for cooking foods at home.
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