The pig has pita worms, is it really dangerous for consumption?

KOMPAS.com – The pig has been a hot topic in the past few days.

This started with the case of selling pork which was made to look like beef in Bandung.

In addition to the seller’s criminal cases, pork itself is said to be dangerous for consumption because it contains tapeworms.

But is pork really dangerous for consumption?

Dr. Dr. Tan Shot Yen said M Hum, the pig contains a tapeworm called Taenia solium. This parasite will surely be dangerous if it enters the human body.

But keep in mind that tapeworms don’t just belong to pigs. This parasite is also often found in beef, its name Taenia saginata.

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Dr. Tan explained that if it enters the tapeworm, the human body will absorb the nutrients that are supposed to nourish the body and stimulate the growth and development of children. Mainly taken is iron.

“Tapeworms are different from roundworms and roundworms that are small in stature, tapeworms in four-legged animals are large, so they absorb more nutrients, especially iron,” he told Kompas.com, Jakarta, on Thursday. (14 / 5/2020).

However, pork can still be consumed as long as hygienic hygiene is ensured, from cleaning during the slaughter process, storage, freezing, when sold, to preparation for cooking.

In addition, in terms of food safety it is also guaranteed, which includes animal hygiene from life.

“Because there is a risk of disease in the slaughtered animals. Vaccines, antibiotics, and the potential for growth hormone to be used safely are not long-term for people who eat,” he said.

The importance of cooking mature pork

Dr. Tan also stated that, in addition to being hygienic and safe, pork must also be cooked well. Of course, this is for the safety that humans consume.