| Hazard: | Biological -- Parasites -- Trichinella spiralis
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| Source: | Very rare. Wild pigs and backyard-raised pigs may be susceptible. Note: Trichinella has not been detected in commercially-raised pigs
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| Justification: | MPI website information - no human cases reported since 2001 (2011 report)
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| Control Measure: | Trichinellosis can be avoided by cooking homekill and recreational catch meat thoroughly. Cook this meat at 60 degrees Celsius or higher for at least one minute. It is important to remember the internal temperature must reach 60 degrees, not just the outside of the meat
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| Last Updated: | 17/01/2019
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