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Safe Food Storage Times and Temperatures
 
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COOKING TEMPERATURES
Product Fahrenheit
Eggs & Egg Dishes  
Eggs Cook until yolk & white are firm
Egg Dishes 160
Ground Meat & Meat Mixtures  
Turkey, chicken 165
Veal. beef, lamb, pork 160
Fresh Beef  
Medium Rare 145
Medium 160
Well Done 170
Fresh Veal  
Medium Rare 145
Medium 160
Well Done 170
Fresh Lamb  
Medium Rare 145
Medium 160
Well Done 170
Fresh Pork  
Medium 160
Well Done 170
Poultry 180
Chicken, whole 180
Turkey, whole 170
Poultry breasts, roasts Cook until juices run clear
Poultry thighs, wings 165
Stuffing 180
  (cooked alone or in a bird)  
Duck & Goose 180
Ham  
Fresh (raw) 160
Pre-cooked (to reheat) 140
  
Cooking food to the proper internal temperature kills harmful bacteria. Test for doneness with a clean food thermometer and follow the chart above.

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