KEY POINTS:
The New Zealand Food Safety Authority has developed guidelines on how to safely harvest and eat wild foods.
The Wild Food Safety guidelines give gatherers information to minimise the risks posed by wild foods. Topics include what preparation to do before leaving home; how to handle your catch when you are in the bush or on the boat; keeping it clean and fresh while transporting it home; packaging it for the fridge or freezer; and how to cook it safely.
The guidelines will be distributed in DVD form and booklets through the Hunting and Fishing Catalogue.
- NZPA
