Seriously? Can you really catch swine flu from eating pig products?
By Daki - Last updated: Tuesday, December 2, 2008 - Save & Share - 3 Comments
Amy asked:
Can you catch it from eating bacon and pork chops, etc?
Can you catch it from eating bacon and pork chops, etc?
Should I seriously throw out my stuff in the fridge and freezer and refrain from buying any future pork products, at least until this swine flu thing passes?
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3 Responses to “Seriously? Can you really catch swine flu from eating pig products?”
Comment from Julie H
Time December 5, 2008 at 7:06 am
No you can’t get it from eating the food. You are fine.
Comment from nicolel1215
Time December 6, 2008 at 5:45 pm
No. Swine influenza viruses are not transmitted by food. You can not get 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.
Comment from dcdcdcdc
Time December 2, 2008 at 10:11 pm
No, you can not catch it from eating pig products.