Tag: Meat inspection

According to a recent USDA study, the prevalence of Trichinella in commercial U.S. pork is less than one in a million pigs. This means that no, all pork is not infected with trichinosis, a parasitic disease once commonly associated with pork consumption.

According to the CDC, foodborne illnesses affect 48 million Americans annually, leading to thousands of hospitalizations. A crucial safeguard against this risk is the USDA inspection stamp, which indicates that meat, poultry, and egg products are safe, wholesome, and properly labeled for consumption.

According to the World Health Organization, millions of animals are infected with liver flukes, a parasitic flatworm. This raises a critical question for many consumers: is beef with liver flukes safe to eat, and what are the specific risks involved?

According to the CDC, approximately one million people get sick every year from eating contaminated poultry in the United States. This means knowing which chicken is not safe to eat is a crucial skill for ensuring your own health and that of your family. The danger comes not just from visibly spoiled meat, but also from improperly handled or undercooked poultry, which can harbor harmful bacteria like Salmonella and Campylobacter.