Safe Consumption of Wild Game

Venison, boar, rabbit, and game birds were the trending meats forecast by the National Restaurant Association (NRA) for 2018. For 2019, the NRA predicted locally sourced meats and seafood would be trends. Part of the thrill of dining out is trying new and exotic dishes; wild game can be both local and exotic, which partially explains the growing popularity of game meat in restaurants and grocery stores. But there are health claims associated with nontraditional meats such as bison and alligator…