A mother from Irving, Texas, was left stunned when the chicken she was preparing for dinner suddenly fell apart into spaghetti-like strands.

Alesia Cooper, who bought the chicken breast from Aldi, shared a photo of the bizarre texture on social media, jokingly questioning if it was “fake meat.”

She explained that while she was cleaning the chicken as usual, it began to disintegrate in her hands, sparking curiosity and concern from thousands online. Some users speculated that the meat was lab-grown or 3D printed, while others blamed the phenomenon on genetic modification and the use of hormones in commercial poultry farming, which can lead to textures like “woody breast” or “spaghetti meat.”Though the strange appearance of the chicken may not be dangerous to eat, it has reignited concerns about modern poultry farming practices. Many pointed out that the push for larger chicken breasts to meet fast food and supermarket demand may be harming animal welfare.

The unsettling image prompted some to explore alternatives like locally sourced meat or even plant-based diets. While experts say “spaghetti meat” is safe, consumers are increasingly questioning the quality and ethics behind the food on their plates.