How common is trichinosis in bears?
Chef's answer
Bears appear to be heavily infected by the parasite, so much so that you should assume the meat is infected.
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Bears appear to be heavily infected by the parasite, so much so that you should assume the meat is infected.
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Trichinella spp.8%) black bears. The average age of positive grizzly bears, black bears, and wolves was 13.5, 9.9, and approximately 4 yr, respectively..
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Trichinella parasites can infect a wide range of animals worldwide. In the lower 48 states, trichinellosis cases and outbreaks have been caused by the consumption of brown and black bear, wild boar, and cougar.
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