CDC warning about undercooked bear meat at family reunion

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
CDC warns about the importance of properly cooking wild game after six people get sick from undercooked bear meat at a family reunion. The meat was contaminated with roundworms causing trichinellosis. Most cases of trichinellosis in the US are now attributed to consumption of wild game.

Key Points

  • Trichinellosis is rare in the US but mostly associated with undercooked wild game
  • CDC recommends cooking wild game to at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Roundworms in undercooked meat can cause trichinellosis

Pros

  • CDC raising awareness about the risks of consuming undercooked wild game
  • Providing guidance on proper cooking temperatures for wild game

Cons

  • Six people fell sick due to undercooked bear meat
  • Trichinellosis can have severe symptoms if not properly treated