Table 3.
Foodborne parasites with the greatest global impact (Anonymous, 2014).
| Parasite | Type | Occurrence |
|---|---|---|
| Taenia solium | Tapeworm | Pork |
| Echinococcus granulosus | Hydatid worm or dog tapeworm | In fresh produce |
| Echinococcus multilocularis | Tapeworm | In fresh produce |
| Toxoplasma gondii | Protozoa | In meat from small ruminants, pork, beef, game meat (red meat and organs) |
| Cryptosporidium sp. | Protozoa | In fresh produce, fruit juice, milk |
| Entamoeba histolytica | Protozoa | In fresh produce |
| Trichinella spiralis | Worm | Pork |
| Opisthorchiidae | Flatworm | in fresh water fish |
| Ascaris sp. | Roundworm | In fresh produce |
| Trypanosoma cruzi | Protozoa | In fruit juice |