Folks wanted a location in which to locate the USDA Food Temp Guildline so I have created this Wiki as a resource.
Thanks to bbally and the other members that posted links do the various USDA sites.
Thanks to bbally and the other members that posted links do the various USDA sites.
| TEMPERATURE RULES! | |
| Food | °F |
|---|---|
| Ground Meat & Meat Mixtures | |
| Beef, Pork, Veal, Lamb | 160 |
| Turkey, Chicken | 165 |
| Fresh Beef, Veal, Lamb | |
| Medium Rare | 145 |
| Medium | 160 |
| Well Done | 170 |
| Poultry | |
| Chicken & Turkey, whole | 165 |
| Poultry breasts, roast | 165 |
| Poultry thighs, wings | 165 |
| Duck & Goose | 165 |
| Stuffing (cooked alone or in bird) | 165 |
| Fresh Pork | 160 |
| Ham | |
| Fresh (raw) | 160 |
| Pre-cooked (to reheat) | 140 |
| Eggs & Egg Dishes | |
| Eggs | Cook until yolk & white are firm |
| Egg dishes | 160 |
| Leftovers & Casseroles | 165 |
