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Pork Bone
Pork Bone
Low concern
Pork bones are a traditional food used to make stock and broth. Long simmering can extract minerals (including some lead from environmental exposure).
Found in
6 products
What it is
Bone from domestic pig (Sus scrofa domesticus); used for stocks, broths, and gelatin extraction.
Provides flavor, gelatin, and minerals to broths, stocks, and soups.
Why it's flagged
- potential trace lead leaching with prolonged cooking
- religious dietary restrictions
What regulators actually say
"USDA recommends cooking whole-cut pork to a minimum internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) followed by a 3-minute rest."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
USDA-FSIS regulated; safe meat product when handled per guidelines.
European Union — EFSA
Conventional food.
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