What temperature should different types of meats and poultry be cooked to?
Poultry (whole, pieces, or ground) should be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs and egg dishes should be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground meats such as ground beef, pork, and lamb should be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Pieces of meat such as steaks and roasts as well as fish fillets should be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of a 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
