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Proper Cooking Temperatures

1. Cook ground meats to a minimum of 158°F
2. Cook poultry to an internal temp of 165°F
3. Cook roast beef to a minimum of 130°F on first day only
4. Cook pork to a minimum of 150°F
5. Cook eggs to a minimum of 145°F
6. All other foods cook to a minimum of 140°F
7. All reheated foods need to be cooked to a minimum of 165°F
8. All cold foods must be held at 45°F or below.