No matter whether it's a supermarket or a vegetable market, the price of pork has been rising sharply due to the African swine fever outbreak. Recently, there has been another outbreak of African swine fever. How serious is African swine fever and can we still eat pork?
Can African swine fever infect humans?
For pigs, African swine fever is a very serious disease with a transmission rate and fatality rate of 100%.
Currently, there is no effective treatment or vaccine for prevention.
African swine fever does not infect humans or other animals, it can only be transmitted to domestic pigs or wild boars.
Is it safe to eat pork with such a serious swine fever outbreak?
For the pork we see in our daily lives, it is completely safe to eat and there are no problems whatsoever.
The pigs sold in the market have undergone strict inspection and quarantine by the quarantine institutions before entering the market. Only healthy pigs that have reached the appropriate age for slaughter can be slaughtered in the abattoir.
After the outbreak of swine fever in various places, all pigs in the affected areas are culled and undergo harmless disposal such as burial.
So, you will not see any pork infected with African swine fever in the market. You can feel at ease to purchase and consume it.
How to choose high-quality pork
1. Buy from a reputable stall
When buying pork, you should go to a reputable stall and observe the hygiene environment and whether the seller pays attention to hygiene to avoid buying spoiled pork.
2. Buy pork from supermarkets
Compared to vegetable markets, pork from supermarkets is generally safer, but the price is relatively higher. However, not all supermarkets are trustworthy.
3. Check the color of the pork
Examine the color of the pork carefully. The fat part of the pork should be creamy white, while the lean part should be reddish.
