Alice Henneman, MS, RDN, UNL Extension in Lancaster Count
NOTE: Turkey meat will be safely cooked when the internal temperature reaches 165° F; however, the meat may still be slightly pink. Some people prefer cooking turkey to a higher temperature (whole turkey to 180°F in the innermost part of the thigh; turkey breasts to 170° F in the thickest part) for meat that is more well done. For additional reasons turkey meat can be pink, go to this FSIS-USDA Fact Sheet.
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