3. Raw or Undercooked Buffalo and Beef
Buffalo and beef provide essential nutrients, but raw or undercooked versions pose a high risk of parasitic infection. Cases of tapeworm infection from eating raw beef have been documented.
Cysticercus larvae of the beef tapeworm are commonly found in the tongue, diaphragm, heart, and muscles of buffalo and cattle. Once inside the human body, these tapeworms attach to the intestinal lining and absorb nutrients to grow. A mature tapeworm can reach 4–10 meters in length.
Tapeworms can cause:
✔ Intestinal damage
✔ Malnutrition and digestive disorders
✔ Abdominal pain, weight loss, headaches, dizziness, and anemia
✔ Serious long-term health complications
🔸 Safe Consumption Tip: Always thoroughly cook beef and buffalo meat to eliminate parasites.
4. Wild Frogs and Snakes
Wild frogs and snakes often carry parasites, particularly tapeworm larvae. These larvae attach to the intestinal lining and, once hatched, can travel through the bloodstream to the brain.
🔸 Safe Consumption Tip: Cook wild frog and snake meat at 100°C (212°F) for at least 2 minutes to kill larvae.
5. Raw Fish
