Claims
Meat with bubbles and white spots is infected with tuberculosis, and dangerous to eat.
Source: WhatsApp message
Verdict: White spots in meat are a sign that the animal had TB, but infected meat is unlikely to be sold in formal markets and is safe to eat if thoroughly cooked.
Prof Dan O?Brien, a veterinary specialist at the department, confirmed that it was their photo. It shows the ribcage of a white-tailed deer infected with bovine tuberculosis (bTB).