Although trichinae are virtually nonexistent in pork today because of feeding practices, it is killed at 136oF, well below the recommended 155oF end cooking temperature for pork. No. If a food has been left in the "Danger Zone", between 40oF and 140oF, for more than 2 hours, discard it, even though it may look and smell good. Never taste a food to see if it is spoiled. It is always best to use the rule "When in doubt, throw it out." No.

with many other food items, feeding pork is purely a personal choice. But yes, it CAN be fed, safely. Some dogs do very well on pork and others don't (loose stools). If you'd like to feed pork but are afraid of possible trichinosis, it is recommended that the pork be frozen, at Zero degrees F for 3 weeks, to kill the flukes. The incidence of trichinosis is actually fairly minimal in most places now (particularly in inspected meats).