Pregnancy food guidance
Roast beef
Depends—Cut and temperature matter
A whole beef roast should reach 145°F and rest for three minutes. Cold deli roast beef should be reheated until steaming.
What changes the answer for Roast beef
- Whole roast: cook to 145°F and rest for three minutes.
- Cold deli slices: heat to 165°F or until steaming.
- Use a food thermometer rather than color alone.
Why it matters for Roast beef
Whole cuts and ready-to-eat deli slices have different food-safety concerns.
Practical takeaway
Ask whether it is freshly cooked roast beef or deli meat and follow the matching temperature guidance.
Sources and review details
- Review status
- Source reviewed
- Last reviewed
- Guidance region
- United States