undercooked
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Most cases used to stem from eating undercooked poultry or eggs, but studies have shown that salmonella outbreaks linked to fresh produce have increased in recent years.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
Handling wild game can pose food-safety risks: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that raw or undercooked wild game, including bear meat, can carry trichinella parasites, which cause trichinellosis.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026
There is a fine line between being fresh and being undercooked, though.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
However, anisakids, also called "sushi worms" or "sushi parasites," can cause illness if consumed alive in raw or undercooked seafood.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 1, 2026
“Maybe slightly undercooked pasta is the right call.”
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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