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ChatGPT image description: A nervous man stares at a split sausage roll, revealing pink, undercooked ground pork inside. His eyes are wide and brows furrowed in concern as he holds the pastry close to his face, clearly alarmed by what he has just bitten into.

871. Eating 1 or 2 Bites of Undercooked Ground Pork

January 02, 2026 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating 1 or 2 bites of undercooked ground pork.

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

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January 02, 2026 /Don Schaffner
Pork, Trichinosis, Hepatitis E, Cooking
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