Whole or ground chicken, turkey, duck
No rest time specifiedKitchen
Safe Cooking Temperature Guide
Look up minimum internal cooking temperatures for common foods.
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Ground beef, pork, veal, lamb
No rest time specifiedBeef, pork, veal, lamb steaks, chops, roasts
Rest 3 minutesFin fish
Or cook until flesh is opaque and separates easilyCasseroles, quiche, baked egg dishes
Cook eggs until yolk and white are firmPreviously cooked food and casseroles
Reheat thoroughlyUSDA FSIS Safe Minimum Internal Temperature Chart
Measure the thickest part away from bone with a calibrated food thermometer. This reference does not diagnose safety and does not replace current recall, storage, or local public-health guidance.
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How this tool works
The reference displays the stored minimum-temperature guidance for the selected food category; it does not measure food temperature.
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The guide reports minimum internal-temperature references but does not measure food. Use a calibrated food thermometer at the appropriate thickest location and follow rest-time and local guidance.