"Adequate cooking is the only reliable way to kill the parasites that cause trichinellosis." Among the six people, four had consumed both the bear meat and vegetables, but two only ate the vegetables.

The CDC is voicing the importance of properly cooking wild game after six people fell ill from a parasite traced to undercooked bear meat. Those affected contracted trichinellosis from ...

In a recent paper, scientists with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention detail how the family caught trichinellosis from contaminated bear meat that wasn’t cooked thoroughly enough.

as demonstrated in this incident where the bear meat’s dark color led to undercooking. Trichinellosis can cause a range of symptoms, starting with gastrointestinal issues such as nausea ...

From January 2016 to December 2022, the CDC identified seven trichinellosis outbreaks in the U.S. involving 35 probable or confirmed cases. Most were linked to bear meat. Trichinellosis is not the ...

The bear meat had been harvested in Saskatchewan, Canada. It was stored in a household freezer for 45 days before being thawed and grilled and was initially served undercooked. Trichinellosis is a ...

A 2023 outbreak of Trichinellosis linked to undercooked bear meat in western North Carolina highlights the ongoing risks associated with consuming wild game, according to a new report from the ...