Kitchen Basics: Cooking Your Dinner Safely

FOOD TEMPERATURE GUIDE

Ham

1. Fresh Raw - 160 ° F

2. Re-heating or Pre-cooked Ham - 140° F

Seafood

1. Fin fish - 145°F

2. Shrimp, Lobster & Crabs - Until Milky and Opaque

3. Scallops - Until Milky, Opaque and Firm

4. Clams, Oysters & Mussels - Until Shells Open

Poultry

1. Whole Chicken & Turkey - 180 ° F

2. Turkey & Chicken Thigh - 180 ° F

3. Breast - 170° F

4. Duck & Goose -165° F

5. Stuffed Bird -165° F

Ground Meat and Meat Mixtures

1. Beef, Pork, Veal & Lamb - 160°F

2. Turkey & Chicken - 165°F

3. Pork Medium to Well Done - 160-170°F

Dairy and Eggs

1. Eggs Yolk & Whites are Firm - 158°F

2. Hard Boiled Eggs - 185-190°F

3. Miscellaneous Egg Dishes - 160°F

Pork

1. Medium - 160° F

2. Well Done - 170° F

Fresh Beef, Veal, Lamb

1. Medium Rare - 145° F

2. Medium - 160° F

3. Well Done - 170° F

MORE FOOD SAFETY INFORMATION

• FoodSafety.Gov - The Government's Food Safety information portal.
• The CDC's Food Safety Page – Information on Food Safety from the Center for Disease Control.
• Be Food Safe - Tips to proper food handling from the USDA.
• Recalls.Gov - The government site with a list of recent recalls, affected products, and regions.
• Food Safety from the FDA - The FDA's Food Safety page, which includes mobile applications and widgets related to food safety.
• Nutrition.gov - A variety of resources related to food nutrition and also preparation.
• Food Safety & Health - Resources from Wisconsin University.
• Food Safety in an Emergency - Advice from Ready.gov's emergency tips.
• The Food Safety Working Group - An initiative by the president to increase food safety knowledge.
• Food Safety News - News and information about food safety from NASA.
• International Food Safety Network - An international initiative from the University of Kansas.
• Food Safety Begins on the Farm - Advise from the Good Agricultural Practices Program at the University of Cornel.
• Food Safety Publications - A Directory of Food Safety Materials from Women's Health.gov.
• Slow Cooker Food Safety - A guide to cooking with slow cookers safely from the University of Minnesota.
• On The Farm Food Safety - A guide to farm food safety from Ohio State University.
• Food Borne Illness - Food safety awareness from OSHA and the United Stated Department of Labor.
• Food Safety Education - Resources to teach kids about food safety.
• Food Safety Handouts - Handouts for Child Care Providers Relating To food safety.
• Food Health & Safety - Kids food safety resources from Kids.gov.
• Kids Nutrition & Food Safety - A directory of resources from the University of North Dakota.
• Food Hygiene Mission Control - A game for kids about food handling.
• Educational Materials for Food Safety - Directory of different materials for teaching kids how to handle food.
• 4H Food Science Project - A science experiment for kids delving into food handling and safety.
• Partners for Health: Prevention - A preventative health directory with many resources regarding food safety.
• The Food Standards Agency - A UK Food Safety government program.
• What's Cookin'? - A kid's guide to food safety from Virginia.gov.
• Kids & Food Safety - Resources from the Environmental Protection Agency.
• Kids & Hand Washing - Resources for encouraging proper food hygiene in children.
• Traveling Abroad - A State Department Guide including tips for food safety when traveling outside of the United States.
• Traveling With Food - What you need to know when transporting food you have prepared.
• Keeping Foods Safe at Community Dinners - How to avoid food safety issues when holding a potluck dinner.
• Potluck Food Safety - A guide to keeping food safe when holding potluck or community dinner events.
• Keep Food at Safe Temperatures - A guide to storing refrigerated and pre-prepared foods.
• Avoid Bad Luck at the Potluck - Advice to consider when eating at Holiday parties and dinners.
• Re-think Your Potluck - Advice on Potluck Suppers from Chef Charles Says.
• Food Safety Training - A database of topics related to food safety training.
• Bazars, Buffets, Potlucks - A guide to eating in public settings where many people share from a large dish.
• Holiday Food Safety - A factsheet of food safety tips for the holidays.
• Cooking for Crowds - A guide for volunteers to proper food handling.
• Safe Food to Go - Planning for the safe handling of food when transporting food to picnics or other events.
• Lunchbox Food Safety - A parent’s guide to safely preparing children's lunches.
• Food Safety Issues & Children's Lunchboxes - Methods to avoid unsafe food practices when preparing children's lunches.
• Healthy Lunch Boxes for Children - Ways to keep children's lunches nutritious and Heal