The final line is that eating raw or undercooked pork is a bad choice. Parasites like as roundworms and tapeworms can be found in the flesh. These can result in foodborne infections such as trichinosis or taeniasis. The worms are not killed by cooking, so do not eat pork cooked only up to medium. Raw meat may also contain bacteria that could cause illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says not to eat uncooked or undercooked pork because of its risk of contracting certain diseases. They also say not to eat pork products that have been frozen because this lowers the temperature at which pathogens die. Pathogens that can be found in raw pork include E. coli, Salmonella, and Shigella. Eating raw pork can also put you at risk for developing chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. Raw pork has no obvious signs of contamination so it is important to avoid eating it unless your kitchen is well-cleaned. Cook pork until it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F to prevent infection from any parasites present. You should always wash your hands with soap and water after handling livestock. This cleanses them of any harmful bacteria or viruses they may have acquired during work duties. Heart attacks are the number one cause of death for men and women in the United States.