Family Sickened by Parasitic Worms After Eating Undercooked Bear Meat

CDC emphasizes the importance of thoroughly cooking wild game following trichinellosis outbreak at a family reunion.

Six people contracted trichinellosis from bear meat served at a South Dakota family gathering.
The bear meat, harvested in Saskatchewan, was improperly cooked, leading to the infection.
Trichinellosis is caused by roundworms and is typically linked to wild game consumption.
Three of the infected individuals were hospitalized but have since recovered.
The CDC advises cooking wild game to an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.