Bella PRO series - USDA Cooking Guidelines; Internal Temperature Recommendations

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USDA Cooking Guidelines
PLEASE NOTE: Cook all food to these minimum internal temperatures as measured with a food
thermometer before removing food from the heat source. For reasons of personal preference,
consumersmay choose tocook food to higher temperatures. This chart isintended as a general
guide by the USDA.
Product Minimum Internal Temperature & Rest Time
Beef, Pork, Veal & Lamb
Steaks, chops, roasts
145 °F (62.8 °C) and allow to rest for at least 3minutes
Ground meats 160 °F (71.1 °C)
Ham, fresh or smoked (uncooked) 145 °F (62.8 °C) and allow to rest for at least 3minutes
Fully Cooked Ham (to reheat) Reheat cooked hams packaged in USDA-inspected plants
to140°F (60 °C) and all others to 165 °F (73.9°C).
Product Minimum Internal Temperature
All Poultry (breasts, whole bird,
legs, thighs, andwings, ground
poultry, andstufng)
165 °F (73.9 °C)
Eggs 160 °F (71.1 °C)
Fish & Shellsh 145 °F (62.8 °C)
Leftovers 165 °F (73.9 °C)
Casseroles 165 °F (73.9 °C)
User Maintenance Instructions
This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Anyservicing
requiring disassembly other than cleaning must be performed by a qualied appliance repair
technician.