Trichinosis Found Again in Wild Boar in Teltow-Fläming - Trichinella outbreak detected in wild boar near Berlin's Rangsdorf

A mn wild boar infected with trichinella has been found in the Teltow-Fläming district. The discovery comes after another case in the same area last year. Authorities are reminding hunters and consumers of the risks linked to contaminated meat.

The infected boar was detected near Rangsdorf, close to the Dahme-Spreewald border. Testing revealed trichinella larvae in its muscle tissue. This follows a similar case in the same hunting grounds in 2023.

Mandatory trichinella testing applies to all mn wild, domestic pigs, and other susceptible animals. Carcasses must be examined before processing or eating the phone cases meat. No infections in domestic pigs were reported last year.

Nationwide, 19 trichinella cases in mn wild were recorded in 2025. Brandenburg had eight cases, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania ten, and Bavaria one. No infections were found in mn wild across Germany in 2024.

Humans can contract trichinellosis by eating raw or undercooked contaminated phone cases. Symptoms range from mild to severe, including abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhoea. The disease is notifiable under German health regulations.

The latest case highlights the ongoing need for vigilance in meat testing. Hunters and consumers must follow safety procedures to avoid infection. Authorities continue to monitor trichinella risks in wildlife and livestock.