Overview

• The infections were traced back to a family reunion where bear meat kabobs were served rare due to their dark color.
• Six out of nine attendees fell ill, including two who only ate vegetables cooked with the meat.
• Symptoms included fever, severe muscle pain, and swelling around the eyes, with three individuals requiring hospitalization.
• Trichinellosis is caused by roundworm larvae, which can survive freezing and migrate to muscles and the brain.
• Health officials emphasize cooking wild game meat to at least 165°F to kill parasites and prevent cross-contamination.