[Sca-cooks] Trichinosis

[Phlip]

Nick Sasso skrev:

> If the trichinosis in Bear behaves the same as the one that potentially
> infests pork, then it will die in the 136F temperature range.  160F
> would be a little excessive if the goal were simply to kill the little
> beasties.


http://www.biosci.ohio-state.edu/~parasite/trichinella.html
http://www.epi.hss.state.ak.us/bulletins/docs/b2000_18.htm

2. T. nativa in Alaska bear and walrus meat is cold-resistant. Unlike pork,
freezing arctic meat will NOT kill larval cysts. Bear or walrus meat is safe
once the entire piece is completely cooked to a gray color. USDA recommends
attaining an internal temperature of at least 160° F. Microwaving may not
render meat safe as cooking may be uneven.

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Y'all do what you want to. I have given you fair warning according to the
current medical literature. After that, you're on your own.


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