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Where is the meat from? If you’ve got a leg roast it’s not likely an issue. CWD concentrates in the spinal cord & sometimes organ meats.

How was it processed? If a lot of counties in your area have CWD testing requirements it’s likely that your local processors have the certifications necessary. While certifications do not guarantee that the meat is safe is highly increases the likelihood of safety.

Check with the person who gave you the meat if you have concerns. They have the most information for what you’re looking at

Prisoner24601 1y ago

It was from a friend. Backstrap, roast(rump I think) and ground meat. He processed it. I think he's smart, skilled and experienced enough to do it effectively. I'm paranoid about this kind of stuff. Prions, rabies and botulism are the unholy Trinity of my fears.

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CKMe 1y ago

So rabies you’re in the clear on. There have been no cases of transmission through ingesting tainted meat although it’s not suggested that you eat it. Point is you’re clear.

Botulism can be countered by pressure canning the meat. Your meat is likely safe & you have nothing to worry about, but if you’re still worried pressure can it & you’ll be fine.

Prion proteins are not killable in a pressure canning process. So some of your meat is very likely safe even if your deer had it, but the back straps are in the danger zone. For your hunter friend to be exposing you here he would have had to shoot a deer with the disease & mishandle the meat. If you’re buddy is smart & the deer was shot in your county - with no warnings. You’re likely in the clear. That said as of right now there are no reported transmissions of CWD from deer to humans