(WFRV) - As the holidays approach, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is reminding residents to avoid eating cannibal sandwiches, a tradition involving raw ground beef, which poses significant health risks. "While we know some people in Wisconsin consider tiger meat or cannibal sandwiches to be a holiday tradition, it's a DHS tradition to warn you each year that eating raw meat is never a good idea," DHS officials shared on social media. Tubing on Titletown’s Ariens Hill to officially begin Regardless of its source, raw and undercooked beef can harbor bacteria like Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, Campylobacter, and Listeria, all of which can cause serious illness. Complete lineup announced for XRoads41 in Oshkosh, tickets on sale now Since 1986, Wisconsin has seen eight outbreaks linked to raw ground beef, including one in December 1994 that affected over 150 people. DHS stresses that ground beef should always be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F to ensure safety. For more information on food safety, visit the Wisconsin DHS website.