[Sarcosporidia findings in chopped meat for consumption]

In a limited area 400 fresh samples of minced beef and minced pork were examined trichinoscopically for sarcocysts within a period of 6 months. In 102 samples (25.5%) the parasites were proved. Out of 200 samples of pork 18.5% were positive with an average intensity of 2.38 sarcocysts, out of 200 samples of beef 32.5% were positive with an average intensity of 2.91 sarcocysts. The proportion of sarcocysts in the 4 kinds of minced meat examined was calculated on the assumption of a constant distribution. The effect on human health of sarcosporidians is discussed in the light of the literature. Some measures to control this parasitosis are suggested.