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Pork Liver
Pork Liver
Low concern
Pork liver is highly nutritious (rich in iron, B12, copper, vitamin A) but its very high preformed vitamin A content (>15,000 IU/100 g) means excessive consumption — especially during pregnancy — can cause hypervitaminosis A and birth defects. Should be cooked thoroughly to reduce pathogen risk.
Found in
259 products
What it is
Liver organ from domestic pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus).
Protein/organ meat, base for pâtés and sausages.
Why it's flagged
- very high preformed vitamin A — pregnancy risk
- pathogen risk if undercooked
What regulators actually say
"Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw nutrient composition data."
"Liver is exceptionally high in preformed vitamin A; pregnant women are advised to limit intake to avoid teratogenic effects."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Common food (USDA-regulated meat)
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as food
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