Pork Loin

Also listed as Pork Loin Roast and Boneless Pork Loin.

Meat & Poultry

This is what the ingredient is.

Pork loin is a lean roast cut from the pig's back. Labels may say pork loin.

Here is why it shows up on the label.

It is roasted whole or sliced into chops.

Here is what food agencies say.

USDA FSIS oversees fresh pork.

Here is what research has found.

Pathogen and labeling issues can appear in pork recalls.

Here are a few things worth knowing.

Refrigerate and cook thoroughly.

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 9/21/2026