How to Make Sure Your Meat is Fully Cooked: Chicken, Pork, Beef, Lamb
According to the USDA, the United States Department of Agriculture, who inspects food and ensures its safety, there are requirements for safely cooking meats at home. Following these requirements can help prevent foodborne illness. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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It is important to check the internal temperature of the meat. It must reach a safe temperature in order to be safe to eat. Here are some USDA safe temperatures for various meats.
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Beef: Ground beef and steaks/roasts that are cooked medium must be 160 degrees internal temperature. Steaks and roasts that are medium-rare must be 145 degrees.
Lamb: Same. -
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Chicken and turkey: 165 degrees.
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Pork: All pork must be 160 degrees.
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Eggs: 160 degrees.
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Leftovers: All leftovers of all types must be 165 degrees.
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Fish/Shellfish: 145 degrees.
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Tips & Warnings
Contact the USDA Food Safety Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for questions or to find out more information about meat thermometers
Every household should have a meat thermometer
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Comments
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AuntieAndrea
Nov 19, 2008
Thanks so much for the article! My boyfriend is cooking a chicken in the oven right now and he asked me what temp it needs to be when it's done. What do ya know, I was already on ehow and found this! Thanks for the help.
