Hazard Database
Hazard detail
| Food Type : | Beef (raw) |
| Description : | All cuts of beef |
| Hazard: | Biological -- Parasites -- Taenia saginata |
| Source: | Larval form (Cysticercus bovis) of T.saginata tapeworm is rare in NZ beef. Humans may carry the tapeworm. Infected human faeces carry tapeworm eggs and contaminate grazing area. Cattle eat eggs while grazing and develop larval form in certain muscles (e.g. heart, cheek meat) |
| Justification: | Generic RMP for Slaughter, Dressing, Cooling and Boning of Cattle *Taenia saginata – beef tapeworm larval form in cattle |
| Control Measure: | Good Operating (agricultural and hygienic) Practice on farm by preventing workers defaecating in the paddocks. Provide proper toilet facilities |
| Reference: | Information for farmers on the larval form ( Cysticercus bovis) in beef. *Taenia saginata programme - Management Plan Guidelines |
| Last Updated: | 30/10/2019 |