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FOOD SERVICE TEMPERATURE GUIDELINES FROM FSIS
(USDA FOOD SAFETY & INSPECTION SERVICE)
140°F
(60°C)
Ham, precooked ( to Reheat)
165°F
(74°C)
Stuffing (cooked alone or in
bird)
145°F
(63°C)
Fresh beef, Veal, Lamb (medium
rare)
Leftovers & Casseroles
160°F
(71°C)
Ground Meat & Meat mixtures
(Beef, Pork, Veal Lamb)
170°F
(77°C)
Fresh beef, Veal, Lamb (well
done)
Fresh beef, Veal, Lamb (medium)
Poultry breast
Fresh Pork (medium)
Fresh Pork (well done)
Fresh Ham (raw)
180°F
(82°C)
Chicken and Turkey (Whole)
Egg Dishes
Poultry (thighs and wings)
Ground Meat & Meat mixtures
(Turkey, Chicken)
Duck and Goose
NOTE: Eggs (alone, not used in a recipe) – cook until yolk & white are firm.
Meat Thermometer
On models without a temperature probe, use a meat thermometer to determine
whether meat, poultry and fish are cooked to the desired degree of doneness. The
internal temperature, not appearance, should be used to determine doneness.