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In the black community, pork is a staple at just about every cookout, or eat-in. Many of us have always heard that pork is bad for us, however, very few can answer the question “why?” As you read the excerpts below, keep in the back of your mind all the diseases that are prevalent in our community. Do you think that there is a link?
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Pork, source of ‘bad’ bacteria: studies
New studies on food safety have found pork may contain even more dangerous germs than poultry…
A team of researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tested nearly 600 packages of ground pork purchased from different grocery stores in five states.
They found high levels of Enterococci bacteria, a common cause of food poisoning that is resistant to antibiotic drugs.
Scientists say patients who have antibiotic-resistant enterococcal infections have a death rate of 37 per cent.
Enterococci were found on three per cent of ground pork.
“With pork chops or steaks, you’ve got bacteria contamination on the outside,” says lead researcher Jennifer McClennan.
And with ground meats, the bacteria are found throughout, making them more dangerous. (more…)
It gets worse…
Pigs suffering from skin infections, swollen joints, respiratory ailments, emaciation, abscesses, hernias, and, in some cases, exhibiting masses protruding from their abdomens and hindquarters as large as basketballs
Open sores on pigs’ heads, shoulders, backs, legs, and hindquarters from intensive confinement in cages
“Downed†breeding sows, no longer able to stand, left lying inside narrow cages to die slowly of infection, starvation, and dehydration
Overcrowded and stressful living conditions resulting in cannibalism – pigs being eaten alive by pen mates
Newborn piglets housed in unsafe enclosures where they become trapped and strangled in faulty gates
Newborn piglets that have fallen through holes in flooring to the waste pit below. Videotape depicts piglets struggling to stay afloat in feces and urine as well as piglets that had already drowned in the liquefied excrement.
Pigs forced to live in their own wastes, often encrusted with excrement. Filthy, fly and maggot infested conditions, with feces piled a foot high in some pens housing pigs.
Dilapidated facilities posing serious hazards to both animals and workers (more…)
This article came from FHA: Humane Farming Association
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If you still desire to eat pork on occasions, make sure that pork comes from a hormone/ antibiotic-free, or free range raised. It may cost more, but in the long run it is worth it to your health.
