Alesia Cooper, a mother of two from Texas, was shocked to find that the chicken breast she was cooking for her kids had turned into a strange, stringy material that looked like spaghetti strands. Her shocking find has caused a heated argument about the chicken welfare and the meat business.
Cooper posted about her experience on social media, along with a picture of the raw chicken and a warning that “fake meat” might be sold in shops. Her post quickly went viral, with many people saying they were shocked and disgusted by what they saw.
Because people want bigger breast meat, the industry focusses on chickens that grow quickly. Many farmers use growth hormones to make their birds bigger. However, some experts say that this practice can’t last and can cause major problems with animal care.
Many people who responded to Cooper’s post said they were angry and sad about the state of the meat business. Some even promised to go vegan because they were worried about how much “lab food” was in shops.
Although the debate is still going on, one thing is clear: the “spaghetti chicken” has shown that the meat business needs to be more open and responsible.