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Internal temperature is measured using a digital instant read (displays the temperature within a few seconds) food thermometer. To ensure an accurate reading, place the stem of the food thermometer in the middle of the thickest part of the food. The following temperatures are recommended for the safety and quality of meat. 
 
Type
Cut
Internal Temperature
Beef/Veal/Lamb
Steaks/Roasts/Chops
Medium-rare: 63˚C (145˚F)
Medium: 71˚C (160˚F)
Well-done: 77˚C (170˚F)
Pork
All cuts
71˚C (160˚F)
Chicken
Pieces
74˚C (165˚F)
Whole
85˚C (185˚F)
Turkey
Whole (not stuffed)/Pieces
77˚C (170˚F)
Whole (stuffed)
82˚C (180˚F)
Ground Meat Mixtures*
Beef, veal, lamb and pork
71˚C (160˚F)
Poultry
74˚C (165˚F)
Reheating
Leftovers, hotdogs
74˚C (165˚F)
 
*Burgers, sausages, meatballs, meatloaf and casseroles
 
 
Information Sources
 
Beef Information Centre. (2008). Safe food handling – cook. Retrieved from http://www.beefinfo.org
 
Canadian Food Inspection Agency. (2009). From farmers and industry to government and consumers . . .Everyone plays a role in keeping our food safe. Retrieved from http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/concen/insence.shtml
 
Canadian Turkey Marketing Agency. (2005). Preparation – cooking times and temperatures. Retrieved from http://www.turkeyfordinner.ca/english/cookingTimes.html
For updated link, click here.
 
Chicken Farmers of Canada. (n.d.). Chicken cooking times. Retrieved from http://www.chicken.ca/DefaultSite/index_e.aspx?DetailID=51
 
Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency. (2009). Making the Healthy Choice, Cooking with Lamb. Retrieved from http://www.ontariosheep.org/Consumer%20page/cooking.html