Family Contracts Parasitic Worms from Undercooked Bear Meat: CDC

Nine family members from three states were infected with trichinellosis, a parasitic roundworm, after consuming undercooked bear meat at a family gathering. The bear meat, harvested in northern Saskatchewan and stored in a freezer, was grilled but served undercooked, leading to the infection. The CDC advises cooking meat to an internal temperature of 165 degrees to kill such parasites and warns about the risk of cross-contamination with other foods. All affected individuals have since recovered.