Kitchen Tips Food Handling and Safety Safe Minimum Internal Food Temperatures Make sure your food is safely cooked and reheated with this handy temperature chart. By Allrecipes Editorial Team Published on May 12, 2021 Close Photo: Meredith When cooking food — whether grilling, stewing, roasting, or frying — and reheating leftovers, it's important to know the safe minimum internal temperature of what you're cooking to avoid foodborne illness. This is particularly true for all fresh meat, poultry, and seafood products. The temperature chart below outlines all minimum internal temperatures required for food safety. Food Internal Temperature Chart Food Type Safe Minimum Internal Temperature Beef ‐ Ground 160 degrees F (71 degrees C) Beef ‐ Steak 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) Beef ‐ All other cuts 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) Chicken ‐ Ground 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) Chicken ‐ Whole 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) Chicken ‐ All other cuts 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) Turkey ‐ Ground 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) Turkey ‐ Whole 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) Turkey ‐ All other cuts 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) Lamb ‐ Ground 160 degrees F (71 degrees C) Lamb ‐ All other cuts 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) Pork ‐ Ground 160 degrees F (71 degrees C) Pork ‐ All other cuts 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) Ham ‐ Fresh 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) Ham ‐ Precooked 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) Game ‐ e.g., venison, elk, moose 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) Duck 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) Goose 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) Rabbit 160 degrees F (71 degrees C) Eggs ‐ Fried, poached Cook until firm white and yolk Eggs ‐ All other dishes (e.g., quiche) 160 degrees F (71 degrees C) Fish 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) Seafood ‐ Shellfish (e.g., shrimp, lobster) 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) Seafood ‐ Clams, mussels 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) Casseroles ‐ e.g., lasagna 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) Leftovers ‐ Reheated 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) References: Cook: Heat it Up Chart. Partnership for Food Safety Education; FoodSafety.gov Related: How to Check Internal Temperature of Turkey Grilling Times for Beef How Long to Cook Turkey Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit You’ll Also Love How To Avoid Giving Everyone Food Poisoning at Your Next Potluck Can You Safely Microwave Plastic Food Storage Containers? Is Expired Food Safe to Eat? The Truth About Expiration Dates Food in Your Refrigerator or Freezer During a Power Outage: What's Safe To Keep, What To Throw Out Simple Kitchen and Food Safety Tips for the Home Cook Are Charcuterie Boards Safe? Are Foods From Dented Cans Safe to Eat? Is it Safe to Sous Vide in Any Plastic Bag? How to Quickly and Safely Thaw a Frozen Chicken Breast Is It Safe to Microwave Food in Styrofoam Containers? Does Cooking Kill Salmonella? This Thanksgiving Dinner Tradition Could Actually Make You Sick How Long Can You Actually Leave Coleslaw Out? Why It Isn't Safe to Cook Frozen Meat in the Slow Cooker When It Is and Is Not OK to Eat Moldy Food Why You Shouldn’t Be Reheating Your Chicken in the Microwave Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Privacy PolicyCookies Settings Accept All Cookies