B. suis, a highly infectious bacteria commonly found in pigs, can cause the insidious infection brucellosis in humans. The bacteria was recently removed from the US select agents list, which flags pathogens that could be used in bioterror attacks. Humans typically contract brucellosis from consuming unpasteurized dairy products or through close contact with infected animals, such as hunting or butchering feral pigs. Symptoms of brucellosis in humans can range from localized infections to serious systemic complications affecting various organs. A recent case involving a man who contracted B. suis from handling feral swine meat highlights the importance of food safety when dealing with potentially harmful pathogens.
https://arstechnica.com/health/2025/03/florida-man-eats-feral-pig-meat-contracts-rare-biothreat-bacteria/