It is also important to make sure that raw meats are cooked to the appropriate internal temperature before they are consumed. Safe internal temperature for various meats includes 165oF for poultry, 155oF for ground meat, and 145oF for fish and pork. It is not sufficient to judge the doneness of meat by its internal color. According to a study performed by the USDA, “25% of hamburgers with a brown internal color were not cooked to the proper temperature “ Instead of simply eyeballing the meat, it is essential to use a meat thermometer to judge the safety of consuming the food.