African Swine Fever
African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious and deadly viral disease. It is not a threat to human health and cannot be transmitted from pigs to humans. It is not a food safety issue. ASF is found in countries around the world, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. More recently, it has spread through China, Mongolia and Vietnam, as well as within parts of the European Union.
Learn more about African Swine Fever from USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.