Posted by baux on April 22, 1998 at 09:36:34:
In Reply to: Re: Looking for trichinosis posted by hans on April 20, 1998 at 14:13:58:
: Hackepeter is minced pork with salt, pepper and onion.
: In Germany, the pigs are individually inspected for trichinosis. Deer and bear that roam garbage dumps can pick it up through rat droppings.
: One way around that is to freeze the porkmeat to below -20F for a few days and take it from there. Freezing will kill this microscopic worm, unlike bacteria.
: BTW: Trichinae is killed at temperatures above 136F.
hi matt and hans
i just want to note that the temps for freezing are related to the length of time products are treated (frozen).
the lower the temp the shorter the time needed.
following time and temp recommendations always need to be strictly observed.
i cant give the specifics but the info is readily available.
hans, i was not aware of the danger from the game meats you have mentioned. thank you.
chuck baux