Study: Organic meats may have higher parasite risk
A new study suggests that some organic meats may be more likely to carry the toxoplasmosis parasite, which like E. coli and other pathogens, can be harmful if the meat is undercooked. The research was published online May 22 in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, reports MSNBC.
"The new trend in the production of free-range, organically raised meat could increase the risk of Toxoplasma gondii contamination of meat," the authors wrote.