Pork
Also listed as Pork Chop, Pork Loin, and Pork Shoulder.
Meat & Poultry
This is what the ingredient is.
Pork is meat from pigs. Labels may say pork, pork chop, or a specific cut.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is roasted, grilled, cured into ham and bacon, and used in sausages.
Here is what food agencies say.
USDA FSIS inspects pork products and sets labeling and safe-handling rules for raw meat.
Here is what research has found.
Salmonella and other pathogens, plus foreign material, appear in some pork recalls.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Cook to a safe temperature. Keep raw pork separate from ready-to-eat foods.
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 9/15/2026