Is it safe to cook and eat pork and pork products because of Swine Flu?
Yes. Swine flu is not known to be transmissible to humans when pork or pork products are eaten. Cooking pork to 160°F will kill any bacteria or viruses that may be present in raw pork or pork products. When handling any meat or meat products, it’s always important to use good food handling practices to prevent foodborne illness.
