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health1 year ago

Family Reunion Bear Meat Leads to Parasitic Worm Outbreak, CDC Warns

The CDC warns that consuming undercooked wild game meat, such as bear meat, can lead to trichinellosis, a parasitic infection. Six family members from Arizona, Minnesota, and South Dakota fell ill after eating undercooked black bear meat. Proper cooking to an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit is essential to kill the parasites. The CDC also advises against cross-contamination and recommends safe handling practices to prevent infection.

via Fox News|
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health1 year ago

Family Falls Ill from Undercooked Bear Meat Parasite Outbreak

A family reunion in South Dakota turned into a health scare when several members fell ill after consuming undercooked black bear meat contaminated with Trichinella parasites. Despite freezing the meat for 45 days, the parasites survived, leading to trichinellosis in six family members, three of whom were hospitalized. The CDC emphasizes the importance of thoroughly cooking game meat to prevent such infections.

via WPVI-TV|
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health1 year ago

Family Falls Ill from Undercooked Bear Meat, CDC Warns

A family reunion in South Dakota turned into a health scare when several members fell ill after consuming undercooked black bear meat, which was contaminated with Trichinella parasites. Despite freezing the meat for 45 days, the parasites survived, leading to trichinellosis in six family members, three of whom were hospitalized. The CDC emphasizes the importance of thoroughly cooking game meat to prevent such infections.

via KABC-TV|
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health1 year ago

Undercooked Bear Meat Leads to Parasitic Infections in Multiple States

A family reunion in South Dakota resulted in six people contracting trichinellosis, a rare parasitic infection, after consuming undercooked bear meat. The CDC reported that three individuals were hospitalized with severe symptoms, and emphasized the importance of thoroughly cooking wild game meat to an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit to kill Trichinella parasites. The incident highlights the risks associated with consuming improperly prepared wild game and the potential for cross-contamination.

via HuffPost|
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health-and-safety1 year ago

Undercooked Bear Meat Causes Parasite Outbreak in Multiple States

The CDC emphasizes the importance of properly cooking wild game after six people fell ill from trichinellosis due to undercooked bear meat served at a family reunion in South Dakota. The parasite, traced to a freeze-resistant species of roundworms, infected individuals in South Dakota, Minnesota, and Arizona. The CDC advises cooking wild game to at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent such infections.

via ABC News|
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health1 year ago

Bear Meat Causes Rare Worm Infection in U.S. Family

Nine family members from three states were infected with trichinellosis, a roundworm infection, after consuming undercooked bear meat kebobs at a family gathering in South Dakota. The bear meat, harvested in northern Saskatchewan, was stored in a freezer but the parasites were freeze-resistant. Several family members, including a 12-year-old girl, were diagnosed and treated, with all symptomatic individuals recovering. The CDC advises cooking meat to an internal temperature of 165 degrees to kill such parasites.

via The Hill|
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health1 year ago

Family Contracts Worms from Undercooked Bear Meat: CDC

A family reunion in South Dakota turned into a health scare when several members fell ill after consuming undercooked black bear meat, which was contaminated with Trichinella parasites. Despite freezing the meat for 45 days, the parasites survived, leading to trichinellosis in six family members, three of whom were hospitalized. The CDC emphasizes the importance of thoroughly cooking game meat to an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit to kill parasites.

via East Idaho News|
#black-bear#cdc#food-safety
health1 year ago

Undercooked Bear Meat Causes Rare Worm Infections in U.S. Families

A family gathering in South Dakota resulted in multiple cases of trichinellosis after consuming undercooked bear meat harvested from northern Saskatchewan. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the parasite, common in wild meat, caused severe symptoms in those infected. Experts emphasize the importance of cooking wild game meat to a high temperature to kill the parasite. The incident highlights the risks associated with consuming improperly prepared wild game.

via CBC.ca|
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health1 year ago

Family Contracts Parasitic Worms from Black Bear Meat: CDC

A family reunion in South Dakota turned into a health scare when several members fell ill after consuming undercooked black bear meat, which was contaminated with Trichinella parasites. Despite freezing the meat for 45 days, the parasites survived, leading to trichinellosis in six family members, three of whom were hospitalized. The CDC emphasizes the importance of thoroughly cooking game meat to prevent such infections.

via CNN|
#black-bear-meat#cdc#food-safety
health1 year ago

Family Contracts Rare Parasitic Disease from Undercooked Bear Meat

Six people in the US were diagnosed with trichinellosis after consuming undercooked black bear meat, according to the CDC. The infection, caused by trichinella larvae, led to symptoms like fever and muscle aches. The bear meat, frozen for 45 days before being grilled, was initially served rare. The CDC emphasizes that proper cooking is essential to kill trichinella parasites and prevent cross-contamination. All affected individuals have recovered, with some requiring hospitalization and treatment. Trichinellosis is rare in the US, often linked to wild game consumption.

via The Guardian|
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health1 year ago

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.

via WFLA|
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health1 year ago

Undercooked Bear Meat Causes Brain Worm Outbreak in Multiple States

Six family members contracted trichinellosis, a rare parasitic disease, after consuming undercooked bear meat at a family reunion in South Dakota. The meat, hunted in northern Canada, was frozen for 45 days but still contained Trichinella larvae, which are resistant to freezing. The CDC advises that wild game meat should be cooked to at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure safety. All affected individuals recovered after treatment.

via NBC Connecticut|
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