Family Contracts Brain Worms from Undercooked Bear Meat

Six family members contracted trichinellosis, a rare parasitic worm infection, after consuming undercooked black bear meat at a family reunion. The meat, which had been frozen for over a month, was initially served rare, leading to contamination. The CDC confirmed the presence of Trichinella larvae in the meat, highlighting the importance of thoroughly cooking wild game to an internal temperature of at least 165°F to kill parasites.