Trichinella in pork: current knowledge on the suitability of freezing as a public health measure

E Pozio; C M O Kapel; A A Gajadhar; P Boireau; J Dupouy-Camet; H R Gamble

doi:10.2807/esw.11.46.03079-en

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Trichinella in pork: current knowledge on the suitability of freezing as a public health measure
E Pozio , C M O Kapel , A A Gajadhar , P Boireau , J Dupouy-Camet , H R Gamble
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Citation style for this article: Pozio E, Kapel C M O, Gajadhar A A, Boireau P, Dupouy-Camet J, Gamble H R. Trichinella in pork: current knowledge on the suitability of freezing as a public health measure. Euro Surveill. 2006;11(46):pii=3079. https://doi.org/10.2807/esw.11.46.03079-en

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Abstract

Nematodes of the genus Trichinella are the causative agents of trichinellosis, a potentially severe disease in humans. Raw or undercooked pork, horse and game meat (predominantly wild boar and bear) poses a health risk to consumers.