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Can I get H1N1 by eating pork?

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Properly handled and cooked pork products are safe to eat. Cooking pork to an internal temperature of 160 degrees kills the H1N1 virus, as it does other bacteria and viruses.

For more information, visit
USDA Safety of Fresh Pork...From Farm to Table
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
World Health Organization
Extension Disaster Education Network -- Pandemic Influenza Issue Page

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