NUTRITION
FOOD SAFETY
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Question
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Final cooked temperature of dark meat
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at least 170F
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at least 180F
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at least 160F
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -You know your chicken is cooked when the thermometer reads 180°F (82°C) for a whole chicken, or 165°F (74°C) for chicken cuts.
Detailed explanation-2: -Current federal recommendations list various safe cooking temperatures for poultry, including 180°F for whole chickens and 170°F for breasts. The USDA said it wants to clarify that the key temperature for safety is 165°F.
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