Can people catch H1N1 (Swine) Flu from eating pork?
No. H1N1 (Swine) influenza viruses are not transmitted by food. You cannot get H1N1 (Swine) Influenza from eating pork or pork products. Eating properly handled and cooked pork and pork products is safe. Cooking pork to an internal temperature of 160°F kills the Swine flu virus as it does other bacteria and viruses.