How do tape worms get into people food?

Answer 1

All animals contain worms. Cows and other animals and fowls consume dirt and grass; grass and dirt contains the eggs of worms. When the animals eat the eggs, the eggs go to the intestinal tract and mature into worms. They attach to the intestinal wall, and then can access the nutrients the animals eat. Just like cats and dogs with worms, other animals excrete worms and worm eggs in their feces. (Again, adding to the worms and eggs found in dirt and grass.)

Humans slaughter cows, fowl, and other animals for meat. Raw meat often contains worms and eggs. Cooking meat at high temperatures kills most worms and eggs. But if a person eats raw meats, or under-cooked meats, humans ingest worms and eggs. In the body, they go to the intestines, mature, and start feeding and laying more eggs.

Also, a person who has worms and does not wash their hands after having a bowel movement can contaminate fresh raw meat during slaughter or in processing plants. The worm (or eggs) doesn't care who its host is--- they just need a host.

Answer 2

Consumption of food or water with tapeworms within.