Therefore, knowing the difference matters.
The first time I saw a green section inside a chicken breast, I assumed the entire package had spoiled. The outside looked completely normal, though, and there was no obvious warning before I sliced into it. The green area sat deep inside the breast and looked firmer than the surrounding meat. That contrast made it even stranger. After learning about green muscle disease, the appearance finally made sense. Still, that experience also reinforced a useful rule: unusual chicken deserves careful attention. Color can provide a
