Food FAQ: What temperature should I cook meats to?
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Answer:
1) Beef, Veal, or Lamb (steaks, chops, and roasts) minimum 145F
2) Fish minimum 145F
3) Ground beef, veal, pork, lamb minimum 160F
4) Ground turkey or chicken minimum 165F
5) Poultry 180F in thigh and 170F in breast
6) Shellfish cook until firm and opaque and firm; shells should open
7) Stuffed meats, pasta, and casseroles 165F
Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Services On Cooking, techniques from expert chefs, Third Edition, by Labensky and Hause
