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Flesh-eating worm raises concerns in America over consumer safety
A newly discovered worm in the United States has been identified for the first time in decades. This spiral-shaped parasite from the New World infects livestock by laying its larvae inside the animals' tissues, which could potentially lead to economic losses worth billions of dollars in the southwestern United States. Although this parasite does not pose an immediate threat to food safety or human health directly, it does pose a risk to animals that enter the meat supply. Infections are usually detected during veterinary inspections, and infected animals are treated to prevent contamination of the meat. Strict preventive measures are essential to ensure that larvae do not reach the consumer.
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