infectious diseases
Taenia asiatica (Asian Tapeworm) Infection
Prevention ofTaenia asiaticaInfection
T. asiaticainfection can be prevented by cooking whole cuts of meat to ≥ 63° C (≥ 145° F) as measured with a food thermometer placed in the thickest part of the meat, then allowing the meat to rest for 3 minutes before carving or consuming. Ground meat should be cooked to ≥ 71° C (≥ 160° F). Ground meats do not require a rest period. 