Common foods at risk of parasitic infections
Undercooked meat (pork, beef, and fish)
Raw or undercooked meat, including pork, beef, and fish, can contain parasites such as tapeworms and roundworms. These parasites are transmitted when the meat has not reached the proper internal temperature. For example, undercooked pork can contain the Trichinella parasite, which causes trichinellosis, and fish can contain the Anisakis nematode, which causes anisakiasis. These parasites can cause serious health problems, so it is essential to cook meat thoroughly.
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