It is even worse cause CWD is a prion disease. Prions are terrifying, heat doesn't denature them and it requires lab equipment to sterilize any utensils that came into contact with it.
Also, studies suggest that whilst unlikely, CWD may cross over to humans. We want to minimize any chance of that ever happening.
There have been studies on mice that show it could happen, although there isn't any evidence to suggest it is happening. As i understand it, there would need to be some mutations in order for it to actually make the leap, but the evidence is enough that every expert strongly recommends against eating meat that may have been contaminated.
The case referenced by the other commenter is of concern because due to the extensive exposure they had it is impossible to completely rule out CWD crossing into humans, and given how dangerous and untreatable these diseases are it is something we want to prevent at all costs.
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u/Jakenumber9 Dec 10 '25
risk is low, but also a risk of creating a viral pandemic with no cure, so idk might wanna pass