The phrase, “You are what you eat” could not be more true!
We have to remember that when we eat an animal, we are also eating everything that they consumed too. The consequence of eating unclean animals can lead to serious diseases and health concerns.
For example, pigs eat many undesirable things such as hair, bones and feces. These creatures have no sweat glands to release the “bad stuff”, therefore, they retain in their fat. Every particle of bacteria that they come in contact with stays in their system from birth to death. And when they are eaten, if not properly cleaned, can transmit the harmful bacteria to us. 
Pigs can transmit trichinosis to humans. This is caused by a small worm that finds his way into animal and human muscle.
Other unclean animals can transmit infections to humans such as parasitic infection (primarily due to undercooked crabs, shrimp or snails). Salmonella, hepatitis A, cholera and paralytic can be caused by shellfish poisoning. It is very important to thoroughly cook shellfish and seafood!
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Raw oysters, mussels, and clams are responsible for 85% of all illnesses caused by eating seafood according to the FDA.
It is no surprise that the news these days are filled with talk about environmental concerns. Our oceans, lakes, and streams are becoming more and more polluted, full of toxins and heavy metals. This makes marine life struggle to the point where the survival of many species are in danger.
Eating aquatic scavenger creatures can be harmful to human health. It is also known that pregnant women, the elderly and people with compromised immune systems are warned against eating these kind of animals.
While we know that unclean animals were put on this earth for a purpose, we need to keep in mind that eating some unclean animals can lead to health consequences.
Now that we’ve covered unclean animals, what about clean animals?
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Was it not Paul who saw in a vision a sheet coming down from heaven, filled with all kinds of clean and unclean animals?
He then got the order to eat!!
When he refused and stated that he is not allowed to eat uncleaned animals.
When he still refused, he was told; What God had declared as clean will be cleansed????
Hello Jacky, thanks for your comment. It was not Paul but it was Peter.
If we take the whole chapter of Acts 10 in its context, this vision was given to Peter to symbolize that the gospel was to be preached to the gentiles. Indeed these verses have nothing to do with God telling Peter to eat unclean food. The unclean animals in the vision was a metaphor to symbolize the gentiles (commonly means non-Jew), as we can read in the following verses:
“Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon’s house, and stood before the gate, And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there. While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.
Arise therefore, and
get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them. Then Peter went down to the men which were sent unto him from Cornelius; and said, Behold, I am he whom ye seek: what is the cause wherefore ye are come? And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee. Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him. And the morrow after they entered into Caesarea. And Cornelius waited for them, and had called together his kinsmen and near friends. And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him. But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man. And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together. And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or unclean. Therefore came I unto you without gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have sent for me? And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing, And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God. Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee. Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God. Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.” Acts 10: 17-35
You can read more about other Bible verses that are often misinterpreted on this link: https://thebiblediet.co/bible-verses-misunderstood-out-of-context/