This report was prepared by the Microbiology Sub-committee and adopted by the ScientificCommittee. for presentation to the FSAI. It aims to provide the FSAI and other stakeholders with an overview of. the science and related issues surrounding the potential for transmission of zoonotic tuberculosis. via food. Fo o d Sa F e t y au t h o r i t y o F ir e l a n d. . On the basis of available evidence, it is reasonable to conclude that the occurrence of viable M. bovis. in the muscle mass of cattle, and of other food-producing animals infected with M. bovis, is uncommon.