Should I not have had those enchiladas at that Mexican restaurant in East Harlem last night? That's silly (unless someone in the kitchen just returned from spring break - kidding), but here's my public service message, paraphrasing the Mayor: cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough; wash your hands. Always. In public and at home.
Here's the CDC's Swine Flu page. And here's what many people are asking:
Can people catch swine flu from eating pork?
No. Swine influenza viruses are not transmitted by food. You can not get swine influenza from eating pork or pork products. Eating properly handled and cooked pork and pork products is safe. Cooking pork to an internal temperature of 160°F kills the swine flu virus as it does other bacteria and viruses.
No. Swine influenza viruses are not transmitted by food. You can not get swine influenza from eating pork or pork products. Eating properly handled and cooked pork and pork products is safe. Cooking pork to an internal temperature of 160°F kills the swine flu virus as it does other bacteria and viruses.
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