FACTS ABOUT THE FLU OUTBREAK

Experts Agree You Cannot Get H1N1 Flu from Eating or Handling Pork

• According to the CDC, influenza H1N1 "is not transmitted by food. You cannot get this flu from eating pork or pork products."
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• U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano, has said, "Pork and pork products are safe and there is no basis for restricting imports. You should also know that you cannot get H1N1 flu from eating pork. Pork products are perfectly safe."
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• Dr. William Schaffner, a flu expert at Vanderbilt University has said, "There's no evidence that any influenza virus, and in particular this one, has ever been transmitted by the foodborne route or by handling food products.”
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The H1N1 Flu is a Respiratory Illness, Not a Food-Borne Illness

• Scientific studies have proven that the H1N1 flu is a respiratory virus, not a food-borne illness.
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• According to the CDC, “The main way that influenza viruses are thought to spread is from person to person in respiratory droplets of coughs and sneezes.”
• The two most important steps you can take to protect you and your family from the H1N1 flu are to wash your hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer and avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
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The U.S. Government has Strict Safeguards in Place to Protect the Safety of Our Food Supply

• All pork found in retail stores is inspected to the rigors of USDA inspection for wholesomeness.
• Every pig is inspected to ensure only healthy pigs enter our food supply
• The “Passed and Inspected by USDA” seal ensure the pork is wholesome and free from disease.