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Family Contracts Brain Worms from Undercooked Bear Meat

Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY

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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.

Family Contracts Brain Worms from Undercooked Bear Meat

Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS Minnesota

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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.