Type of Meat

Fahrenheit / Celsius

Ground Meat/Poultry Mixtures

Turkey, Chicken (including patties)
Veal, Beef, Lamb, Pork (including patties)

170 F
160 F

77 C
71 C

Fresh Beef

Rare
Medium Rare
Medium
Well Done

140 F
145 F
160 F
170 F

60 C
63 C
71 C
77 C

Fresh Veal

Medium
Well Done

160 F
170 F

71 C
77 C

Fresh Lamb

Medium Rare
Medium
Well Done

145 F
160 F
170 F

63 C
71 C
77 C

Fresh Pork

Medium
Well Done

160 F
170 F

71 C
77 C

Type of Meat

Fahrenheit / Celsius

Poultry

Chicken and Turkey (Whole)
Roasts and Breasts
Thighs and Wings
Duck and Goose
  Whole bird with stuffing
(Stuffing must reach)

180 F
170 F
180 F
180 F
180 F
165 F

82 C
77 C
82 C
82 C
82 C
 74 C

Ham

Fresh (Raw)
Pre-Cooked (To Reheat)

160 F
140 F

71 C
60 C

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