360 Training Food Handlers Practice Exam

Trichinosis is most commonly found in which of the following?

1. Undercooked poultry

2. Undercooked domestic pork

3. Undercooked wild game

4. Raw fish products

The correct answer is: Undercooked wild game

Trichinosis is a disease caused by the roundworm Trichinella, which is typically found in undercooked meat. The primary source of this parasite in humans is through the consumption of undercooked domestic pork, although it can also be associated with wild game meats, particularly bear and boar. The reason for choosing the answer related to undercooked wild game is that this type of meat is more frequently associated with trichinellosis, particularly if it has not been properly cooked to safe internal temperatures, which is necessary to kill the larvae of the parasite. While domestic pork has historically been a more common source, proper regulations and cooking methods have significantly improved safety standards for pork, making it less likely for trichinosis cases to arise from this source today compared to wild game. It's important to note that other options, such as undercooked poultry, raw fish products, and undercooked domestic pork, are not typically associated with trichinosis. Poultry is more related to other pathogens like Salmonella and Campylobacter, raw fish is commonly associated with parasites like Anisakis, and while pork can also harbor Trichinella, the more pressing concern today still comes more frequently from wild game