Meat Safety for the Consumer - University of Illinois Extension

Meat Temperature Chart

 

Food Item

Internal temperature

Beef, Lamb, Veal

 

Ground products

 

     Hamburger (prepared as patties, meatloaf, meatballs)

160°F

Non-ground products

 

     Roasts and steaks

 

          Medium-rare

145°F

          Medium

160°F

          Well-done

170°F

 

 

Poultry

 

     Ground chicken, turkey

165°F

     Whole chicken, turkey

165°F

     Boneless turkey roasts
     Poultry breasts and roasts (white meat)
     Poultry thighs, wings and drumsticks (dark meat)
     Duck, goose
     Stuffing (cooked alone or in bird)

Pork
All cuts including ground products
     Medium
     Well-done
Fresh, raw ham
Fully cooked ham, to reheat

165°F
165°F
165°F
165°F
165°F

 

160°F
170°F
160°F
140°F