Food Safety Reference

Poultry

Cook chicken and turkey to 165°F in the thickest part. Avoid touching bone with the thermometer.

Pork

Cook whole cuts of pork to 145°F, then rest for 3 minutes. Ground pork should reach 160°F.

Ground meat

Cook ground beef and pork to 160°F. Ground poultry should reach 165°F.

Hot oil

Keep water away from hot oil, turn handles inward, use long tongs, and keep younger helpers away from the active frying area.

Boiling water

Do not drain a heavy pot while standing on a stool. Ask a taller or stronger cook to move and drain the pot safely.