Unexpected Find in Woolworths Chicken: What Did This Shopper Discover?

What's life without twists and turns and the odd sprinkle of unexpected moments?

This Aussie with a penchant for poultry got more than he bargained for during his recent grocery run, unearthing a discovery that's left the internet abuzz and just a bit green with curiosity!



Likely planning a cosy dinner, a local shopper with a keen eye stumbled upon something that could only be described as 'mind-boggling'.

Sharing his find on social media, he found himself in the company of many squeamish users, all equally shocked and riveted.


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Green muscle disease, also known as deep pectoral myopathy, is a condition that affects chickens, particularly broiler breeds. Source: TikTok/distillerchris



Chris (@distillerchris) shared a video, exclaiming, ‘Imagine you cut into your roast cook and find green meat?’

He added, ‘Why is there green chicken in the chicken? It’s a no from me, bud, straight in the f***ing bin. And like, that stinks - f***ing foul. What is it?’

Meanwhile, the video made waves among social media users, garnering a deluge of comments, from comical to outraged.

One user said, ‘I’d be taking that straight back to the store, slapping it on the counter, and asking for a refund!’



Another added, ‘Straight in the bin!’

‘Take it back to the shops’, said a third.

However, fear not! The green chicken saga has been resolved.

The green flesh observed in chickens is attributed to a condition known as deep pectoral myopathy (DPM), commonly referred to as ‘Green Muscle Disease’.

This condition manifests as a green discolouration of the chicken's flesh, resulting from muscle swelling.



The swelling typically occurs when a bird excessively flaps its wings. But despite its macabre appearance, this condition isn't harmful.

Still peckish? Don't worry; munching on a bit of the green-tinged chicken likely won't cause you any harm.

However, as with any peculiar-looking food items, we always recommend a healthy dose of caution.

See Chris’ video here:



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This condition is often attributed to the rapid growth rate and high metabolic demands of modern broiler chickens and can be mitigated through proper management practices and genetic selection. Source: TikTok/distillerchris



Numerous individuals have reported encountering instances of 'green' chicken before, including another loyal Woolworths shopper, Glen. To learn more about Glen's story, you can refer to this article.



One user shared, 'I’ve seen this before. A few years ago, we got a raw fresh chook cooked it, and it was green. Fed it to our dogs.'

Another added, 'I’ve thrown out chicken too. I've been noticing things with meat lately. Especially from large food chains. Be watchful and buy straight from the farm.'

A third stated, 'I saw that in ALDI chicken years ago and I’ve never bought meat from them again.'

Key Takeaways
  • A Woolworths customer found 'green' meat in a Steggles whole chicken.
  • The unusual discovery was shared on social media, showing several large chunks of the discoloured flesh.
  • The green flesh is believed to be caused by a condition known as deep pectoral myopathy or 'Green Muscle Disease'.
  • Despite the disturbing appearance, health experts say the discoloured meat is not harmful to eat.

Remember to always be alert, and you might save yourself and others from a not-so-pleasant dinner experience.

Members, we would love to hear from you! If you have had similar experiences, please share your thoughts in the comments below.
 
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the trouble is you dont know what you are buying or eating these days they buy from overseas and they put all sorts in thinks to make it go further
 
the trouble is you dont know what you are buying or eatings these days they buy from overseas and they put all sorts in thinks to make it go further
That's a strong accusation, do you have evidence these chickens are from overseas, as you state?

It's mentioned in the story, its a Steggles chicken, which are bred and raised in Australia!!
Also, what "sorts in thinks" do "they"put in them?
 
I’d be taking it back to the shop for a refund. Harmless or not I don’t think I could bring myself to eat green meat.
then I take it that you are not into offal meats either.... you would starve to death at my place... LOL
 

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