Undercooked Bear Meat Causes Brain Worm Outbreak in Multiple States
TL;DR
Six family members contracted trichinellosis, a rare parasitic disease, after consuming undercooked bear meat at a family reunion in South Dakota. The meat, hunted in northern Canada, was frozen for 45 days but still contained Trichinella larvae, which are resistant to freezing. The CDC advises that wild game meat should be cooked to at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure safety. All affected individuals recovered after treatment.
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