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Meat Doneness Temperature Guide
Search or browse USDA safe minimum internal cooking temperatures for meat, poultry, fish, and egg dishes.
How to use this tool
- 1Search for a food.
- 2See its safe minimum internal temperature.
Frequently asked questions
Is color a reliable way to check doneness?+
No — color can be misleading (meat can brown before it's safe, or stay pink after it is). A food thermometer in the thickest part is the only reliable check.
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