Green Meat in Chicken? Here’s What’s Really Going On

factors such as breed, age, exercise, and diet influence its appearance.

So avoid judging chicken by a single expected shade of pink

What to Do When You Find a Green Patch

Finding an obvious green section inside chicken can understandably ruin your appetite even when the appearance resembles deep pectoral myopathy.

If you suspect green muscle disease but feel uncertain, you do not need to diagnose the chicken yourself. Keep the packaging, photograph the affected meat, and contact the retailer or producer. Many stores will replace or refund an unusual

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