A Whole Foods customer in Denver, Colorado, discovered raw chicken in the center of a fried chicken breast purchased from the deli counter. The incident, reported on Reddit, prompted the local Health Department to investigate and found that a Whole Foods employee failed to properly cook the chicken, resulting in an undercooked center.
A Whole Foods customer in Colorado had a horrifying experience when he bit into a piece of fried chicken from the deli counter and discovered it was raw in the center. The incident, shared on Reddit by user u/diggabytez (Paul), quickly gained attention with thousands of upvotes and comments before being deleted.
Paul purchased the chicken on January 20th and ate it the next day, noticing a strange texture in the drumstick before taking a large bite from the breast and exposing the raw interior. He thankfully didn't experience any illness but felt compelled to contact the local Health Department after realizing the severity of the situation. Paul's wife initially contacted Whole Foods, who responded dismissively and suggested returning the chicken for a refund. However, Paul felt it was important to notify the authorities to prevent further potential health risks. The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment investigated the complaint and confirmed its validity upon speaking with Whole Foods management. Management admitted to the issue and had already removed all affected fried chicken from the shelves. Their investigation revealed that a Whole Foods employee failed to properly cook the chicken, resulting in a golden brown exterior but an undercooked center. The employee missed a critical step in the cooking process by failing to finish cooking the chicken in the oven and verify its internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. The health department emphasized the importance of proper food handling and cooking procedures to ensure public safety. Whole Foods expressed their commitment to food safety, stating that they immediately removed the product from sale upon being alerted to the issue and initiated an investigation. They encouraged customers who purchased the fried chicken from their Washington Park store in Denver to contact their customer service team. While this incident involved a single customer, it raises concerns about potential food safety issues at Whole Foods. Interestingly, Paul isn't the only customer who has encountered undercooked fried chicken at Whole Foods. Another Reddit user posted a warning about raw fried chicken purchased from a Whole Foods in Massachusetts on August 17th, highlighting a potential systemic issue within the chain
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