Registered Dietitian

Category - Foodservice

Which of the following is not true about irradiation of pork?
  1. Irradiation kills trichinella parasites, making it safe to cook pork at a lower temperature.
  2. Packages of irradiated pork must be clearly labeled with the irradiation logo.
  3. Irradiated pork is not sterile and must be handled using safe practices.
  4. Irradiation of pork destroys thiamin and reduces nutritional quality.
Explanation
Answer: A - Irradiation does not kill the trichinella parasite, it simply makes them unable to multiply within the meat. As a result, irradiated pork is not sterile and must be cooked and handled using safe practices.
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