Meat & poultry
Burgers & ground meat
Preparation matters
Cook ground beef and pork to 160°F.
Check the center with a food thermometer. Ground chicken and turkey need 165°F instead.
Meat & poultry
Cook ground beef and pork to 160°F.
Check the center with a food thermometer. Ground chicken and turkey need 165°F instead.
The safe cooking temperature for ground meat differs from a whole cut. Use the poultry temperature for ground poultry.
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