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Pork Meat
Low concern
Fresh, unprocessed pork is a high-quality protein source providing B vitamins (especially thiamin), iron, and zinc. Safety depends on proper cooking to prevent Trichinella and other pathogens.
Found in
315 products
What it is
Meat from domestic pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus), distinct from processed/cured pork products.
A protein-rich meat used in countless dishes worldwide.
Why it's flagged
- red meat classified IARC Group 2A
- pathogen risk if undercooked
What regulators actually say
"Red meat was classified as probably carcinogenic to humans (Group 2A), based on limited evidence... that consumption of red meat causes cancer in humans."
"Cook all raw pork roasts to a minimum internal temperature of 145°F as measured with a food thermometer."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
USDA FSIS-regulated meat
European Union — EFSA
Permitted meat product
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