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Worm in chicken? #776407

Asked October 25, 2021, 5:44 PM EDT

What is this all over these chicken thighs? I think there’s worms…?

Richland County Ohio

Expert Response

Could you provide some context for the photographs? What are they of? Obviously meat - I'm assuming chicken thighs. Something you purchased? From chickens you processed? What exactly are you referring to in the photographs? I don't see anything that looks like worms.

Dr. Jacquie Jacob Replied October 26, 2021, 10:45 AM EDT

These are store bought chicken thighs. Cooked in crock pot about 6 hours. It looks like tapeworm on it to me…?

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The Question Asker Replied October 26, 2021, 12:15 PM EDT

Not seeing any worms. Looks like tendons or fat to me.

Dr. Jacquie Jacob Replied October 26, 2021, 3:57 PM EDT

Thank you!

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The Question Asker Replied October 26, 2021, 4:49 PM EDT

Another possibility is freezer burn if they were stored improperly wrapped in a freezer. In any case, does not appear to be worms.

Patricia Patterson Replied October 26, 2021, 10:27 PM EDT

This work is supported in part by New Technologies for Ag Extension grant no. 2020-41595-30123 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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