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Whole pork and minced pork: why is it not the same?

Whole pig meat and minced pig meat may pose a different food safety risk. The USDA gives guidance for whole meat of 63 °C and at least 3 minutes of rest, for minced meat of 71 °C.

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USDA — Safe Minimum Internal Temperature Chart

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2026-07-14

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