Sarcocystosis can be prevented by avoiding or treating the possible sources of exposure.
Routes of infection:
(1) meat containing cysts
(2) water contaminated with fecal material from animals or humans
(3) vegetables or other foods contaminated with fecal material
Food Product
Prevention
fresh meat
cook throughout for 5 minutes at 100°C or for 15 minutes at 70°C
freezing meat for 2 days or more at -4°C or for 1 day or more at -20°C
cooked meat product (bologna, hot dog, etc.)
no additional processing unless contaminated after production
water contaminated with fecal material
boil
vegetables contaminated by feces
thoroughly wash in clean water or boil
where:
• A meat thermometer should be used to make sure that the meat is thoroughly cooked.
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Specialty: Infectious Diseases
