Parasites in Pork

[MileHighSmokerGirl]

Ok this was a little disturbing. This woman poured Pepsi on a pork chop and parasites began rising up out of the meat.

 

[in. pred]

thats tasty lol

ill have to try that next time.

 

[normanaj]

Completely fake. That video has been around for years.

 

[912smoker]

Totally fake. Everyone knows it only works with


Keith

 

[SMOKEOCD]

If you’re truly scared, take a couple rounds of Ivermectin annually. (I am not a doctor)

 

[mneeley490]

Gross. But here's what Google says;

AI Overview




No, the video showing parasites emerging from pork after pouring Pepsi or Coca-Cola on it is entirely fake. Fact-checking organizations, scientists, and independent experimenters have repeatedly debunked this viral social media myth. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Why the Videos Are Hoaxes

• Microscopic Reality: The primary parasite historically associated with pork is Trichinella (which causes trichinosis). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), these larvae are microscopic and invisible to the naked eye. They cannot wriggle out of meat like large earthworms. [1, 2]
• Visual Deception: The "worms" you see in these videos are usually structural tissues like tendons or fat strands reacting to the soda's acidity, or they are staged using actual worms placed on the meat beforehand. [1, 2, 3]
• Zombie Claims: Media literacy experts at Poynter classify this as a "zombie claim"—an old urban legend dating back decades that regularly resurfaces on platforms like TikTok and Facebook to shock viewers. [1]

Commercial Pork is Safe

• Strict Regulations: Commercial pork sold in grocery stores is highly regulated and virtually free from these parasites.
• Prevention: Even if microscopic larvae were present, simple cooking destroys them. Per Mayo Clinic guidelines, freezing pork or cooking it to an internal temperature of 145°F to 160°F fully eliminates any biological risk. [1, 2, 3]