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RECOMMENDED COOKING TEMPERATURES
Food
Type
Minimum Internal Temperature
beef/Veal/Lamb/Pork
Ground
160°F (71°C)
beef/Veal/Lamb
Chops - Medium Rare
145°F (63°C)
beef/Veal/Lamb
Chops - Medium
160°F (71°C)
beef/Veal/Lamb
Chops - Well Done
170°F (77°C)
Chicken/Turkey
Ground
165°F (74°C)
Whole Poultry
All Types
180°F (82°C)
Poultry
breasts/Roasts
170°F (77°C)
Fresh Pork
Medium
160°F (71°C)
Fresh Pork
Well Done
170°F (77°C)
Ham
Cooking Required
160°F (71°C)
Ham
Fully Cooked
140°F (60°C)
Egg Dishes
All Types
160°F (71°C)
Stuffing
In bird
165°F (74°C)
Leftovers
All Types
165°F (74°C)
