Why Some Muslims in the West Eat Non-Zabiha Meat

Assalamu alaikum. I'm not here to judge, just trying to understand the reasoning behind this choice. JazakAllah khair. What do you think about possible cross-contamination with pork? We often don't know if it happens. I've worked in Western restaurants, and it's really hard to avoid it completely. So I usually stick to zabiha meat, but even when it's hard to find, I worry about cross-contamination. Also, can someone share proper references to support my decision to avoid non-zabiha meat? I want to make sure I'm not being unnecessarily strict. This discussion is for me to learn and correct myself. JazakAllah. May Allah bless you.

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brother2h

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Check out the fiqh of Ahl al-Kitab meat. Some scholars allow it, but the majority say it must be slaughtered properly. I stick to halal certified to avoid doubt.

brother2h

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Bro, I used to eat non-zabiha when I first came to the West, but after learning more I switched. The cross-contamination issue is real, especially with fast food. Better to be safe.

brother2h

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Honestly, I think some people just don't know or don't care. But if you have taqwa, you'll avoid doubtful matters. The hadith about halal and haram being clear applies here.