After weeks of severe headaches, doctors discovered his brain was riddled with tapeworm larvae, and the cause? A lifelong love of soft, undercooked bacon. “Soft Bacon” to BlameThe man later admitted he preferred his bacon “soft”, almost raw. Let it rest before cooking – about 15 minutes at room temperature helps it cook evenly. The Bottom LineHe recovered with intensive treatment, but this case serves as a stark reminder: undercooked bacon isn’t just a bad habit; it can be deadly.