A gathering in North Carolina last year resulted in 10 probable cases of trichinellosis, a rare parasitic infection linked to undercooked bear meat, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The outbreak occurred after a family served kebabs made with thawed black bear meat hunted in Canada.
Ten people likely suffered from trichinellosis, a rare parasitic disease linked to wild game meat, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and PreventionA gathering in North Carolina last year resulted in 10 probable cases of a parasitic infection from undercooked bear meat , according to a new report from the
Of the 34 people surveyed who attended the gathering, 65 percent reported eating bear meat. Among the 10 likely cases, nine patients had facial swelling, six had muscle aches and pains, and four had fevers, the CDC said. Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly
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