Family Contracts Worms from Undercooked Bear Meat: CDC
TL;DR
A family reunion in South Dakota turned into a health scare when several members fell ill after consuming undercooked black bear meat, which was contaminated with Trichinella parasites. Despite freezing the meat for 45 days, the parasites survived, leading to trichinellosis in six family members, three of whom were hospitalized. The CDC emphasizes the importance of thoroughly cooking game meat to an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit to kill parasites.
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