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Why Are Food Temperatures Important?
The major causes of foodborne illness are improper cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding temperatures.
What Are The Required Temperatures?
Proper cooking temperatures vary according to the food being cooked.
| Food Item | Final Cooking Temperature |
|---|---|
| Poultry, stuffed meats, and stuffed fish | 165°F |
| Reheated Foods | 165°F |
| Pork | 155°F |
| Ground Meat and Hamburgers | 155°F |
| Other Potentially Hazardous Foods | 145°F |
| Rare Roast Beef | 130°F |
What to do?
Cook foods to the proper temperatures and take the temperature with a probe thermometer. Reheat foods in the oven and check temperatures before placing on a steam table or hot holding unit. Never use the steam table to reheat foods. Hold all hot foods at 140°F and check temperatures frequently.