Alberta Pork Producers Development Corporation
Alberta Pork producers are committed to maintaining high product quality and consumer satisfaction.
In the ongoing spread of influenza A/H1N1, concerns about the virus being found in pigs and the safety of pork and pork products have been raised.
Influenza viruses are not known to be transmissible to people through eating processed pork or other food products derived from pigs.
Consumers can be assured of the following:
- Influenza A(H1N1) is not a food safety concern. You can continue to enjoy eating pork.
- You cannot catch influenza A(H1N1) from consuming pork or pork products.
- The safety of the food supply is not affected and Canadian pork continues to be safe to eat.
- Influenza viruses do not affect the safety of pork, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Recent Alberta Releases:
May 2, 2009
Canadian Food Inspection Agency Press Release
Alberta Government Press Release