3. It can be prevented
One of the important things to note about roundworm infections is the fact that they can be prevented if you take a few precautionary measures. The easiest way to protect yourself from a roundworm infection is by cooking any meat that you eat at temperatures no lower than 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
If you’re eating pork, you should raise your minimum temperature to no less than 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook your pork well and don’t turn the temperature down until all of the areas that were once pink turn completely grey. If your pork is thinner than six inches, you could freeze it at a temperature of five degrees Fahrenheit for as long as 20 days to kill off any bacteria. Bear in mind that this process isn’t as effective when it comes to killing off any larvae in wild meat. Be sure that any knives or utensils are also clean when you prepare the meat.