"Health Alert: Parasitic Exposure Linked to American Legion Post Game Dinners in Westchester County"
The Westchester County Health Department is investigating two cases of toxoplasmosis, a rare foodborne illness, possibly linked to undercooked venison served at wild game dinners at the Moses Taylor Junior American Legion Post 136 in Mount Kisco. The illness can be deadly for immunocompromised individuals and cause birth defects or miscarriages in pregnant women. The health department urges anyone who attended these dinners and ate the food to contact their doctor immediately, and advises pregnant or immunocompromised individuals with symptoms to call the department.