Use this chart* and a food thermometer to ensure that meat, poultry, seafood, and other
cooked foods reach a safe minimum internal temperature.
*USDA food safety guidelines
Category
Food
Temperature (ºF) Rest Time
Ground Meat & Meat Mixtures
Beef, Pork, Veal, Lamb
160
None
Turkey, Chicken
165
None
Fresh Beef, Veal, Lamb
Steaks, Roasts, Chops
145
3 mins
Chicken & Turkey, whole
165
None
Poultry Breast, Roasts
165
None
Poultry
Poultry Thighs, Legs, Wings
165
None
Duck & Goose
165
None
Stuffing (cooked alone or in bird)
165
None
Fresh Pork
145
3 mins
Pork & Ham
Fresh Ham
145
3 mins
Precooked Ham (to reheat)
140
None
Eggs & Egg Dishes
Eggs
Cook until yolk is
firm
None
Egg Dishes
160
None
Leftovers & Casseroles
Leftovers
165
None
Casseroles
165
None
Fin Fish
145 or Cook until
is opaque
None
Leftovers & Casseroles
Shrimp, Lobster, and Crabs
Cook until flesh
is pearly &
opaque
None
Clams, Oysters, and Mussels
Cook until shells
open
None
Scallops
Cook until flesh
is milky white
and firm.
None
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