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What internal temperature does turkey need to have for it to be safe to eat?
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165 degrees : A whole turkey is safe when cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165 °F as measured with a food thermometer. Check the internal temperature in the innermost part of the thigh and wing and the thickest part of the breast.
Answered 11/25/2015
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