Bacon and other cured pork meats have been identified as risk factors for hepatitis E virus (HEV) in England by researchers.

They found consuming bacon, cured pork meats, and pigs’ liver were significantly associated with HEV infection, confirming previous links to processed pork products.

Scientists investigated risk factors for HEV
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Westlake Foods of Santa Ana, CA, has recalled more than 47,000 pounds of cured pork products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Friday that the products contain wheat, a known allergen not declared on the product labels. The products subject to
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