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Of all the foods to eat rare, which is least safe? fish, duck, pork, beef?

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Pork: Pork that is cooked rare may carry trichinosis, a parasite that can cause extremely serious health problems. I advise never eating pork unless it is well cooked!

Answered 10/8/2012

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