QDMA Applauds Scientists Who Learn Bleach Deactivates CWD on Stainless Steel
ATHENS, GA – QDMA applauds scientists at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) for studying practical techniques that may help slow the spread of CWD and reduce human health risks – work which recently produced the discovery that CWD prions on stainless steel can be neutralized by a 5-minute soak in household bleach.
A major concern with chronic wasting disease (CWD) is that standard sanitizing methods fail to kill the prions that cause the illness. The good news about bleach came from a new study by NIAID led by Dr. Brent Race at their Rocky Mountain Laboratories. However, bleach only worked as a surface decontaminant; it failed to penetrate infected tissue.
“The bounty of wild venison is a primary motivation for most of the nearly 9 million deer hunters who head afield each fall,” said Matt Ross, QDMA Assistant Director of Conservation. “The majority of disease experts agree that one of the quickest ways to spread CWD is through the movement of high-risk parts of harvested animals, so QDMA supports any research that provides real-world, practical solutions that addresses this potential source of exposure.”
For hunters who want to be cautious when handling potentially infected deer harvested in CWD management zones, the ability to decontaminate stainless steel knives, saws and other equipment is one approach to reducing potential exposure. There have been no reported cases of CWD infection in humans, however the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend hunters in CWD zones have all deer and elk tested for the disease and wait for results before consuming the venison. Read more
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