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You are cooking a turkey for a Thanksgiving meal for a large group. What internal temperature should the turkey be to ensure it is fully cooked?

  1. 155 °F (68.8 °C)
  2. 160 °F (71.1 °C)
  3. 145 °F (62.8 °C)
  4. 165 °F (73.9 °C)
  5. 212 °F (100 °C)
Explanation

Answer: D - According to ServSafe guidelines, poultry such as turkey or chicken should have an internal temperature of 165 °F (73.9 °C).

The CDC recommends using a food thermometer to check in three places, avoiding bone: (1) the thickest part of the breast, (2) where the body and thigh join, aiming toward the thigh, and (3) where the body and wing join, aiming toward the wing.

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