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Swine Flu statement

We at the HoneyBaked Ham Co. consider your safety a top priority. Please be aware of the following:

• We obtain our products from a wholesome supply of the best hogs in the United States
• Swine influenza viruses are not transmitted by food
• You can not get swine influenza from eating pork or pork products

For Immediate Release,
April 27, 2009

Statement from HoneyBaked Ham Regarding Swine Flu

In response to the recent news about Swine Flu, we wanted to clarify the virus's origins and means by which it is communicable - between people. We would like to assure our customers and associates that HoneyBaked Products are safe.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has been firm in their statements regarding this illness. The CDC and other health organizations continue to caution that this is a contagious virus that is spread from humans to humans the way viruses are normally spread, primarily through direct contact. Furthermore, they state:

"Swine influenza viruses are not spread by food. You cannot get swine influenza from eating pork or pork products. Eating properly handled and cooked pork products are safe."

To ensure our associates, employees and customers are safe, we are encouraging and reminding everyone about HoneyBaked's strict food safety guidelines. Our products are sourced from the highest quality U.S. sources. In addition, all employees are properly trained on measures such as hand washing that reduce any food safety hazards.

For more information on this illness and precautious that should be taken, we direct you to the CDC and National Institute for Health websites.