Meat
Focus on Ground Beef (USDA)
The most frequently asked questions about ground beef.
The Color of Meat and Poultry (USDA)
Why are there differences in the color and what do they mean?
Water in Meat and Poultry (USDA)
Answers to questions about water in packages of fresh meat and poultry.
Meat and Poultry Roasting Chart
Details on oven temperatures, timing, and safe minimum internal temperatures for a variety of meats.
Note: For versions of these fact sheets in PDF format and en Español, see Meat Preparation (USDA).
Type of Meat | Resources |
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Beef | Beef: From Farm to Table (USDA) Includes charts on beef cooking times and storage times. |
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Bison | Bison from Farm to Table (USDA) Safe storage, handling, and preparation of bison. |
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Corned Beef | Corned Beef and Food Safety (USDA) Safe preparation, cooking, and storage of corned beef. |
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Game | Food Safety of Farm-Raised Game (USDA) Learn about safe handling of venison, antelope, boar, and other game. |
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Goat | Goat from Farm to Table (USDA) Safe storage, handling, and preparation of goat. |
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Ham | Ham and Food Safety (USDA) Includes charts on cooking and storing ham. Ham (USDA) Safe preparation and serving of hams, a popular springtime meat. Listen to the podcast or read the script (9:43 minutes) Ham Cooking Chart Ham Storage Chart |
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Hamburger (Ground Beef) | Ground Beef (USDA) The most frequently asked questions about ground beef. Color of Cooked Ground Beef as It Relates to Doneness (USDA) Is color a good indicator of doneness? Not always. Use a meat thermometer to make sure that ground beef is cooked to 160 °F. Focus on Ground Beef (USDA) Safe handling, storage and preparation of ground beef. Listen to the podcast or read the script (9:30 minutes) |
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Hot Dogs | Hot Dogs and Food Safety (USDA) Find out what’s in a hot dog and how to keep them safe. |
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Jerky | Food Safety of Jerky (USDA) The safest procedure to follow when making homemade jerky. |
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Lamb | Lamb from Farm to Table (USDA) Safe storage, handling, cooking methods, and approximate cooking times for lamb. Lamb and Lamb Food Safety (USDA) Safe handling and preparation of lamb, a popular springtime meat. Listen to the podcast or read the script (7:15 minutes) |
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Pork | Pork from Farm to Table (USDA) Safe storage, handling, cooking methods, and approximate cooking time for pork. |
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Rabbit | Rabbit from Farm to Table (USDA) Safe storage, handling, cooking methods, and approximate cooking times for rabbit. |
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Sausages | Sausages and Food Safety (USDA) Includes a storage chart on proper handling. |
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Veal | Veal from Farm to Table (USDA) Safe storage, handling, cooking methods, and approximate cooking time for veal. |
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