Poultry and stuffed meats require which temperature and time?

Poultry and stuffed meats require which temperature and time?

• A. 165 Degrees for Less Than One Second
• B. 145 Degrees for 15 Seconds
• C. 130 Degrees for 112 Minutes
• D. 155 Degrees for 17 Seconds

Answer: (A)

Reaching a high internal temperature reliably kills common poultry pathogens. For poultry and stuffed meats, the required internal temperature is 165°F, and safety is achieved as soon as that temperature is reached, so the hold time isn’t the deciding factor. The other options use temperatures or times that don’t meet poultry safety standards or apply to different foods or methods, not to poultry. Always verify with a food thermometer that the center hits 165°F.

Reaching a high internal temperature reliably kills common poultry pathogens. For poultry and stuffed meats, the required internal temperature is 165°F, and safety is achieved as soon as that temperature is reached, so the hold time isn’t the deciding factor. The other options use temperatures or times that don’t meet poultry safety standards or apply to different foods or methods, not to poultry. Always verify with a food thermometer that the center hits 165°F.