Ground Pork
Also listed as Minced Pork and Pork Burger Meat.
Meat & Poultry
This is what the ingredient is.
Ground pork is chopped pork sold raw. Labels may say ground pork.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is used for dumplings, meatballs, sausage-style dishes, and tacos.
Here is what food agencies say.
USDA FSIS inspects ground pork and requires safe-handling labels on raw meat.
Here is what research has found.
Salmonella and other pathogens appear in ground pork recall notices.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Cook thoroughly. Avoid cross-contamination from raw juices.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/17/2026