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Can I get H1N1 flu from eating pork?

April 26, 2017eating flu h1n1 pork

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Can I get H1N1 flu from eating pork?

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No. The H1N1 flu virus is transmitted by respiratory secretions not by food. However, uncooked pork, like all uncooked meat, may harbor bacteria and other organisms that can cause illness. Pork should always be cooked to an internal temperature of 160?F to kill bacteria and other organisms.