USDA confirms 2009 Pandemic H1N1 Influenza virus in pigs
The announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture of the first confirmed cases of the Novel H1N1 virus in the U.S. swine herd provides an opportunity to stress three important messages:
- You cannot get the H1N1 flu from eating pork. Pork and pork products remain safe to eat and handle.
- Scientific studies conducted by the USDA have proven that the H1N1 flu is a respiratory virus, not a food-borne illness, and it is not found in the blood or meat of pigs exposed to the virus.
- 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.
View the most recent USDA statement here
Statement from the National Pork Board on Testing of Pigs for H1N1
To view the prior USDA statement click here.
For Additional information please visit http://www.usda.gov/h1n1flu/ and http://www.factsaboutpork.com.
Additional H1N1 Information
Webinars
H1N1 Webinar: The Science of Pork’s Safety for Ag Media - The National Pork Board hosted a Webinar with the ag media to present the science of pork's safety.
Please note due to file size, this Webinar will take a few minutes to download.
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Additional Links
Letter from NBC's Bazell and NPB Response
USDA on-farm action plan announced for novel 2009 H1N1
Consumer Information - Facts About Pork
Actions Surrounding a Suspect or Confirmed case of Novel H1N1 Infection in Pigs - The National Pork Board breaks down the APHIS plan in an easy to read format.
Novel H1N1 Biosecurity Recommendations for Producers
Preparing for a Possible Round Two of H1N1
H1N1 Proves the Value of Crisis Planning
Letter from Steve Weaver to Pork Producers
Statement from the National Pork Board on the safety of U.S. Pork
'Pork Is Safe To Eat, Handle,’ Says Pork Industry
National Pork Board Joins USDA, Others Calling Flu H1N1
Swine Flu or North American Flu?
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