The Department of Animal Husbandry Development of Thailand warns of the danger of death from eating raw pork and recommends eating fully cooked pork

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Thailand's Department of Livestock Development on December 19: The director of the department said that according to recent news reports, there were 1 serious ear infection and 1 related death in southern Thailand
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Ear diseases are caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus suis
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The Animal Husbandry Development Department, as an agency that supervises the production of livestock products to ensure food safety, has been issuing early warning information, suggesting that people must heat and cook pork every time before eating , avoid eating uncooked pork, and choose to buy safe, hygienic, and safe Traceable livestock products, products with the "Livestock OK" logo
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The Director of the Animal Husbandry Development Department added that it is recommended that consumers buy pork from reputable livestock product distribution locations, such as fresh markets and shopping centers with the "Livestock OK" logo in various parts of Thailand
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When cooking pork, cookware should distinguish between raw meat and cooked food
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When touching pork, be sure to wear gloves or wash your hands
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