A chicken breast, for example, needs to be heated to at least 73.9 degrees Celsius (165 degrees Fahrenheit) throughout, while a steak or pork chop should reach 62.8 degrees C (145 degrees F).

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Breaded chicken may seem easier to cook, but Canada has had several Salmonella outbreaks linked to frozen raw breaded chicken nuggets. “They may look pre-cooked or browned but they’re raw ...