A member asked:

What are the chances of getting a tapeworm from a beef steak that may have been undercooked. (reddish inside)

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Dr. Julie Abbott answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Nearly zero: Tapeworm infection can be caused by eating raw or undercooked meat of infected animals, pork more common than beef. Usually there are no symptoms, perhaps a little abdominal discomfort; people see worms in stool! In the US, laws on feeding practices and the inspection of domestic food animal have largely eliminated tapeworms. Cook whole cut meat/steak to 145 and ground meat to 160. Stay well:)

Answered 7/4/2016

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