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[–] interdimensionalmeme@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

What about actual parasites being spread int he pork herd ?
Do they find some infestation regularly ?

[–] Saleh@feddit.org 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I don't know. As a lack of proper inspections is a key aspect to the issue, i wouldn't trust it not to be the case.

[–] interdimensionalmeme@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I mean, how often are humans found infected by worms and reported in proportion to all pork eaten ?

Looks like they are called these names

Parasite/Disease Type Disease(s) Transmission Prevalence / Meat Contamination Rate
Trichinella spp. Helminth Trichinosis Undercooked pork/game meat Low in commercial pork; higher in wild game (esp. bear, boar)
Toxoplasma gondii Protozoa Toxoplasmosis Cat feces, undercooked meat High global exposure; ~30–50% worldwide seroprevalence
Sarcocystis spp. Protozoa Sarcocystosis Undercooked meat, contaminated food Common in livestock; human infections relatively rare
Taenia spp. Helminth Taeniasis, Cysticercosis Undercooked beef/pork Moderate; more common in regions with poor meat inspection