Common parasites found in beef include Taenia saginata, the beef tapeworm, which can infect humans through undercooked meat. Trichinella spiralis, though more commonly associated with pork, can occasionally be found in beef and causes trichinosis. Additionally, Echinococcus granulosus can lead to hydatid disease if ingested through contaminated meat. Proper cooking and food safety practices can help mitigate the risk of parasitic infections from beef.
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