🛡️ Life Skills & Safety

What is the minimum safe internal cooking temperature for all poultry (e.g., chicken, turkey) to ensure foodborne pathogens are destroyed?

A 145°F (63°C)
B 155°F (68°C)
C 165°F (74°C)
D 175°F (79°C)

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Poultry should always be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to kill harmful bacteria like Salmonella and Campylobacter.

💡 Why is C) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is the minimum safe internal cooking temperature for all poultry (e.g., chicken, turkey) to ensure foodborne pathogens are destroyed?" is Option C: 165°F (74°C).

The other options — A) 145°F (63°C), B) 155°F (68°C), D) 175°F (79°C) — are incorrect for this Life Skills & Safety question. As explained above: Poultry should always be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to kill harmful bacteria like Salmonella and Campylobacter.

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