Date Published:
27 April 2009
Swine flu is not a food safety risk
Monday 27th April 2009: safefood would like to reassure consumers that pork
and pork products on the island of Ireland are safe to eat. Swine influenza
(swine ‘flu) does not pose a food safety risk as it cannot be transmitted
through food.
safefood, following guidelines from the World Health Organization
(WHO) advises that pork and pork products can be prepared and
eaten as usual, provided that they are handled hygienically while raw, and cooked
thoroughly prior to consumption.
safefood will continue to monitor the situation.
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survive and thrive, from early childhood through adolescence. The world’s
largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child
health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education
for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation,
and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals,
businesses, foundations and governments.
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