Does Trichinosis Still Exist?

Is trichinellosis common in the United States? Trichinellosis used to be more common and was usually caused by ingestion of undercooked pork. However, infection is now relatively rare. During 2011–2015, 16 cases were reported per year on average.

How significant is trichinosis in the US today?

Trichinellosis surveillance has documented a steady decline in the reported incidence of the disease in the United States. In recent years, proportionally fewer cases have been associated with consumption of commercial pork products, and more are associated with meat from wild game such as bear.

Is trichinosis eradicated?

In some countries T. spiralisinfection of swine is near eradication and this has suppressed outbreaks. In the United States, less stringent measures have greatly reduced trichinellosis in both pigs and people but the disease still occurs occasionally.