Kangaroo meat tastes delicious only if you cook it properly. I grew up in outback Australia, and people out there are even less likely to try kangaroo meat than city people. And just to clarify, health authorities classify red meat as beef (and veal), lamb, kangaroo, goat and pork, even though this was once marketed in Australia as "the other white meat". It's available in some supermarkets, but there is very little roo meat sold compared to other meats. It is perfectly safe to eat in the same way as all other red meats. There are no parasite problems in the product. Kangaroo meat may not be as healthy as previously thought after scientists found a component of red meat most prevalent in the iconic Australian animal is linked to heart disease. Roo meat is high in fibre and quite low in fat. Not many Aussies eat roo meat. Kangaroo meat does not taste bad. To tell if dried meat has gone bad, you should handle it and smell it. I live in Melbourne, Australia. Like most wild game, it's intake of nutrients is not controlled and as a result the meat is usually slightly astringent in taste. Kangaroo meat is subject to the same level of inspection as microbial testing as other red meats. So what can you do to balance an astringent serving of Kangaroo meat? Smell is a good indicator with dried meat. You can find Kangaroo meat in local stores.
I prefer serving kangaroo meat with seared pepperberries. So the answer to the question is that eating Kangaroo meat isn't bad for you, but it might do your head in trying to figure out why both the national animal symbols of Australia are on the menu. Dangerous levels of salmonella and E.coli have been found in kangaroo meat on sale at retail outlets and destined for human consumption.

Oddly enough eating Kangaroo meat is a lot healthier than many other meats that humans eat.

For example, in an entire meat department, there will only be a few pieces of roo meat for sale. If any moisture has entered the meat, it will likely turn rotten. Meat drying is a process of preservation, meaning meat can last much longer before it does bad. The kangaroo meat industry’s failure to adhere to hygiene regulations is placing public health at extreme risk. The answer is YES. If it smells in any way off, then it is not worth the risk.