Pork safe to eat despite PRRS case, says Ministry
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August 5, 2025
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The Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed that pork remains safe to eat following the detection of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) at a single pig farm in Trinidad.
The disease, which affects pigs but poses no risk to humans, does not impact the safety of pork products.
The Ministry has activated its emergency response plan, focused on eradicating the disease at the infected farm, supporting the affected farmer, and protecting the pork industry.
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