145 degrees NY Times Article they haven’t changed for ground meats recently dropped YES, this is safe NY Times Article New York Times cook pork to an internal temp of 145 now USDA now recommends Cooking Temperature for Pork Is Lowered great news New York Times “new” recommended internal temp The New York Times: Cooking Temperature for Pork is Lowered cook pork to an internal temp of 145 now See this article.