How can I tell if my food is cooked to the right temperature?

Cook foods to the correct internal temperature of 74 degrees C (165 degrees F) for a minimum time of 15 seconds. If the food you are cooking is large, insert a thermometer into the thickest area of the food item. Here are the safe minimum cooking temperatures:

Category Food

Temperature (°F) 

 
Ground Meat & Meat Mixtures Beef, Pork, Veal, Lamb

160

Turkey, Chicken

165

Fresh Beef, Veal, Lamb Steaks, roasts, chops

145

Poultry Chicken & Turkey, whole

165

Poultry breasts, roasts

165

Poultry thighs, legs, wings

165

Duck & Goose

165

Stuffing

165

Pork and Ham Fresh pork

145

 Precooked ham (to reheat)

140

Eggs & Egg Dishes Eggs

Cook until yolk and white are firm

Egg dishes

160

Leftovers & Casseroles Leftovers

165

Casseroles

165

Seafood Fin Fish

145 or cook until flesh is opaque and separates easily with a fork.

Shrimp, lobster, and crabs

Cook until flesh is pearly and opaque.

Clams, oysters, and mussels

Cook until shells open during cooking.

Scallops

Cook until flesh is milky white or opaque and firm.