Frequently Asked Questions about Chronic Wasting Disease

9. Is the meat from animals infected with chronic wasting disease safe to eat?

It's highly recommended not to consume any meat from animals which might have a chronic wasting disease. So hunters in CWD areas should bone out the meat and not consume any of the animal's parts where the prions typically accumulate. Since there isn't enough information regarding the risk to humans, it's best to stay away from any infected animals. This is especially important since there are similarities between the human and the animals TSEs. So the hunters who harvest elk and deer in areas known to have CWD infections should take extra precautions to avoid exposure.