Ground turkey must be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degree fahrenheit. why must turkey be cooked to this minimum temperature

Due to the bacteria that are introduced into the meat mixture. Bacteria found inside the turkey gets mixed into the ground meat during processing. Ground turkey has been shown to harbor the bacteria’s: E. Coli, staphylococcus aureus, enterococcus and salmonella. These bacteria can lead to severe foodborne illnesses, especially in young children, older adults, and individuals with compromised immune systems. Cooking to the proper internal temperature is important in killing these bacteria.