I'll just say tapeworms for now. Dogs get tapeworms and they are present in meat (which Merck seems to think can cause a problem). So how do we know these things are being processed properly if dogs need to be dewormed?
1. Yes, the supplementation for homecooked is peer reviewed. It meets AAFCO guidelines or at least that is the standard I have for it. If it doesn't meet AAFCO or at least NRC at a minimum, I'd be concerned. That's no guarantee that a dog will do well on it, but it's better than just giving whatever vitamin supplement that looks ok.
2. It would be the same for humans. Most or all parasites and bacteria are killed at the temps generally used for cooking. I couldn't say whether all homecookers make sure the meat is done enough, but I know I do...
3. I have no evidence that dogs who eat homecooked live longer and wouldn't want anybody to believe that I do.
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