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Is it safe to eat? Use a food thermometer to be SURE.

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FST-28NP-A (FST-493NP-A)

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Authored by H. Lester Schonberger, Associate Extension Specialist, Department of Food Science and Technology, Virginia Tech and Renee R. Boyer, Professor and Extension Specialist, Department of Food Science and Technology, Virginia Tech

165°F
All Poultry

Whole, Parts, Ground

Casseroles, Leftovers

Chicken drumstick with a thermometer in it showing 165 degrees Fahrenheit
A whole roasted chicken with thermometer in it
Chicken nuggets with thermometer showing 165 degrees Fahrenheit

160°F
Ground Meat

Beef, Veal, Pork & Lamb

Egg Dishes

Grilled steak with a thermometer showing 160 degree Fahrenheit
Sausage with a thermometer showing 160 degrees Fahrenheit
Taco topped with cheese and a thermometer in it

145°F
Fish and Shelfish

Steaks, Chops & Roasts
+ 3 minute rest time for

Beef, Veal, Pork & Lamb

fried fish fillets with thermometer in, showing 145 degrees Fahrenheit
Fried salmon with thermometer in it
Steak piece with thermometer in it showing 145 degrees Fahrenheit
Dial thermometer 2" sensing area.
Digital thermometer 1/2" sensing area

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Publication Date

October 16, 2024

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