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Six family members contracted trichinellosis, also known as brain worms, after consuming undercooked black bear meat at a family reunion in South Dakota. The CDC advises cooking meat to an internal temperature of ≥165°F (≥74°C) to prevent such infections.
Six family members were infected with brain worms after consuming undercooked black bear meat at a gathering in South Dakota. The meat, harvested in Canada, contained Trichinella nativa, a freeze-resistant roundworm. Symptoms included fever, muscle aches, and eye swelling. The CDC advises cooking bear meat to at least 165 degrees to kill parasites.
An American family contracted brain worms after consuming undercooked bear meat at a gathering, leading to multiple hospitalizations. The CDC highlighted the importance of thoroughly cooking wild game meat to prevent such infections.
Several family members were infected with brain worms after consuming undercooked bear meat at a gathering, leading to multiple hospitalizations. The CDC confirmed the presence of trichinella parasites in the meat and emphasized the importance of cooking wild game to an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F to prevent such infections.