Medics finally solved the mystery of where the larvae had come from when the man confessed to his unusual breakfast habits.
It turns out that he had a preference for ‘lightly cooked’ bacon that was almost raw, as he didn’t like crispy bacon, and doctors concluded that this ‘lifelong preference for soft bacon’ was the culprit.
As per health guidelines, to avoid food poisoning or other transmitted illnesses, bacon should be cooked to at least 145F.
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