Services that are deemed âfreedom of choiceâ are denoted by an âFâ in the left-hand column below; these services do not require a facility authorization. Eligibility/IPA membership must be verified prior to submitting requests for service.
The proper temperature to cook a medium-rare steak is 130Â° - 135Â° F. Although, according to foodsafety.gov, beef, lamb, and pork should be cooked to at least 145Â° (or above, if desired). Ground meat must be cooked to at least 160Â° F. Ground poultry must be cooked to at least 165Â°.
Cook all poultry to a safe minimum internal temperature of 165 Â°F as measured with a food thermometer. For reasons of personal preference, consumers may choose to cook meat to higher temperatures. A food thermometer should also be used to ensure that cooked food is held at safe temperatures until served.