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State the recommended endpoint cooking temperatures for potentially hazardous food including meat, poultry, eggs, and fish.

FOOD degrees F
Ground meat and meat mixtures
Beef, pork, veal, lamb 160
Turkey, chicken 165
Fresh beef, veal, lamb
Medium rare 145
Medium 160
Well done 170
Poultry
Chicken and turkey, whole 180
Poultry breasts, roast 170
Poultry thighs, wings, legs 180
Duck and goose 180
Stuffing (cooked alone or in bird) 165
Fresh pork
Medium 160
Well done 170
Ham
Fresh (raw) 160
Pre-cooked (to reheat) 140
Egg and egg dishes
Eggs Cook until yolk and white are firm
Egg dishes 160
Leftovers and casseroles 165