What's hiding in your roast chicken? Woolworths customer shocked by 'toxic-looking' discovery - But is it safe?
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Striving for the perfect roast dinner can be daunting for many, and the last thing we need is a nasty surprise when you take that dazzling chicken out of the oven.
But what if we told you that a Woolworths customer recently experienced an unpleasant surprise lurking in their roast chicken?
It's enough to put anyone off their dinner and leave them questioning whether it's safe to eat.
Glen, a loyal Woolworths shopper, was disappointed when his dinner was ruined after he cut into a whole chicken, only to find it streaked with green-coloured meat. Imagine spending your time and effort preparing a beautiful roast, only to look like it came straight out of a science fiction movie!
Glen turned to social media on Sunday, seeking answers and advice from his fellow shoppers, sharing his confusion over the 'green toxic looking bile colour’.
He also included a picture of the product's label, just 'in case they do a recall’.
But is it actually toxic or harmful to eat? And what could have caused this bizarre discolouration in the first place?
Thankfully, experts have come forward to put our minds at ease.
Edward McCartney of Food Safety Plus revealed that the unsettling green colour is actually caused by a condition called Green Muscle Disease or Deep Pectoral Myopathy (DPM).
McCartney explained: 'Commercially raised chickens grow very quickly, which can result in insufficient blood supply to some muscles and lead to the death of some tissues.'
'Broiler chickens are left relatively inactive during the growing stages, and without sufficient exercise of the pectoral muscles, circulatory supply is not increased, leading to degeneration and cell death.’
Thankfully, there's a silver lining to this unpleasant discovery. McCartney assures consumers that 'the affected meat is not associated with any infection and has no safety concern other than appearing aesthetically unacceptable.'
He adds that this phenomenon often only becomes apparent once the chicken is cut up, so Glen had no idea what he was in for until he prepared his meal.
In response to the unsettling find, a Woolworths spokesperson stated that they believe ingredients within the chicken probably caused the green-coloured flesh.
They said: 'We are investigating the matter further to identify the potential cause of this, however, we note the chicken has a green herb-based stuffing.'
It's worth noting that this isn't the first time a green chicken has made headlines. Coles customers in Brisbane and Melbourne have also reported green discolouration in their poultry over the past few years.
Members, this story just goes to show how much mystery can be hidden in your supermarket purchases. Before buying and cooking any chicken, make sure to look for signs of freshness, like flavourful juices and colours described, and cook it thoroughly.
Have you ever come across something unusual in your roast chicken? Tell us about it in the comments below!
Also, speaking of secrets, we recommend checking out this article where we shared about the ‘secret’ behind the packaging of Woolworths hot roast chicken.
But what if we told you that a Woolworths customer recently experienced an unpleasant surprise lurking in their roast chicken?
It's enough to put anyone off their dinner and leave them questioning whether it's safe to eat.
Glen, a loyal Woolworths shopper, was disappointed when his dinner was ruined after he cut into a whole chicken, only to find it streaked with green-coloured meat. Imagine spending your time and effort preparing a beautiful roast, only to look like it came straight out of a science fiction movie!
Glen turned to social media on Sunday, seeking answers and advice from his fellow shoppers, sharing his confusion over the 'green toxic looking bile colour’.
He also included a picture of the product's label, just 'in case they do a recall’.
But is it actually toxic or harmful to eat? And what could have caused this bizarre discolouration in the first place?
Thankfully, experts have come forward to put our minds at ease.
Edward McCartney of Food Safety Plus revealed that the unsettling green colour is actually caused by a condition called Green Muscle Disease or Deep Pectoral Myopathy (DPM).
McCartney explained: 'Commercially raised chickens grow very quickly, which can result in insufficient blood supply to some muscles and lead to the death of some tissues.'
'Broiler chickens are left relatively inactive during the growing stages, and without sufficient exercise of the pectoral muscles, circulatory supply is not increased, leading to degeneration and cell death.’
Thankfully, there's a silver lining to this unpleasant discovery. McCartney assures consumers that 'the affected meat is not associated with any infection and has no safety concern other than appearing aesthetically unacceptable.'
He adds that this phenomenon often only becomes apparent once the chicken is cut up, so Glen had no idea what he was in for until he prepared his meal.
In response to the unsettling find, a Woolworths spokesperson stated that they believe ingredients within the chicken probably caused the green-coloured flesh.
They said: 'We are investigating the matter further to identify the potential cause of this, however, we note the chicken has a green herb-based stuffing.'
It's worth noting that this isn't the first time a green chicken has made headlines. Coles customers in Brisbane and Melbourne have also reported green discolouration in their poultry over the past few years.
Key Takeaways
- A Woolworths customer found his whole chicken to have green-coloured meat streaks, ruining his dinner.
- The green streaks are likely caused by a condition called Green Muscle Disease or Deep Pectoral Myopathy (DPM), which occurs due to insufficient blood supply to some muscles in commercially raised chickens.
- The affected meat is not associated with any infection and has no safety concern other than appearing ‘aesthetically unacceptable’.
- Woolworths is investigating the matter further but suspects the green flesh was caused by ingredients in the chicken's green herb-based stuffing.
Members, this story just goes to show how much mystery can be hidden in your supermarket purchases. Before buying and cooking any chicken, make sure to look for signs of freshness, like flavourful juices and colours described, and cook it thoroughly.
Have you ever come across something unusual in your roast chicken? Tell us about it in the comments below!
Also, speaking of secrets, we recommend checking out this article where we shared about the ‘secret’ behind the packaging of Woolworths hot roast chicken.