Safe Cooking Temperatures Guide

Know the safe internal temperatures for all meats during pregnancy

🌡️ Critical Temperatures

🥩 Ground Meat

165°F (74°C)

Beef, pork, lamb, veal

🍗 Poultry

165°F (74°C)

Chicken, turkey, duck

🥩 Steaks & Roasts

145°F (63°C)

Beef, pork, lamb (rest 3 min)

🐟 Fish

145°F (63°C)

All fish and seafood

🥚 Eggs

160°F (71°C)

Eggs and egg dishes

🍔 Leftovers

165°F (74°C)

Reheat to steaming hot

📏 How to Check Temperature

  1. Use a food thermometer: Digital instant-read thermometers are most accurate
  2. Insert correctly: Insert into the thickest part, avoiding bone
  3. Wait for reading: Wait 10-15 seconds for digital thermometers
  4. Check multiple spots: Especially for large cuts of meat
  5. Clean thermometer: Wash with hot soapy water between uses

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