Pregnancy food guidance
Sausage
Depends—Type and cooking matter
Cook raw sausage thoroughly. Ready-to-eat sausage should be heated until steaming for the cautious choice.
What changes the answer for Sausage
- Raw pork or beef sausage: cook to 160°F.
- Raw poultry sausage: cook to 165°F.
- Cold ready-to-eat sausage: treat like deli meat.
Why it matters for Sausage
Required cooking temperatures depend on the meat and whether the product is ready to eat.
Practical takeaway
Read the package and verify the center temperature.
Sources and review details
- Review status
- Source reviewed
- Last reviewed
- Guidance region
- United States