Can you eat pork that is not cooked all the way through?

Here's why:

* Trichinosis: Pork can carry a parasite called Trichinella spiralis. This parasite can cause trichinosis, a serious illness with symptoms like muscle pain, fever, and diarrhea. Cooking pork to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) kills the parasite.

* Food poisoning: Even if pork doesn't have Trichinella, eating it undercooked can still lead to food poisoning from other bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli.

Always cook pork to a safe internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) to ensure it is safe to eat. Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature in the thickest part of the meat.