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Parasitic Nightmare: Black Bear Meat Kebab Leads to Trichinellosis Outbreak in South Dakota – CDC Report

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Pierre, South Dakota – Six individuals recently fell ill after consuming a meal that contained black bear meat, leading to a diagnosis of trichinellosis, a parasitic zoonotic disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report detailing the incident, which occurred during a gathering where the meat was improperly cooked and served. The report indicated that a 29-year-old patient exhibited symptoms of trichinellosis, including fever, severe muscle aches, eye swelling, and elevated …

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Bear Meat Family Reunion Nightmare: Rare Parasitic Disease Strikes Six After Kebab Feast

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A family reunion in South Dakota turned into a health crisis when six family members were infected with a rare parasitic disease caused by roundworm larvae after consuming kebabs made of bear meat. The outbreak occurred in July 2022, after a family member brought frozen meat from a black bear hunted in northern Canada to the gathering. Despite efforts to cook the meat, it was unintentionally served and eaten rare, leading to severe health complications …

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