10 Times We Were Disgusted to Find What’s in Meat

A recent study by researchers at Ocean Conservancy and the University of Toronto uncovered a gross truth about the food we eat. According to the study, microplastic particles are in 88% of the protein food samples that they examined. However, tainted meat doesn’t always come in a way that the human eye misses. In some cases, people have found things like plastic, bones, feathers, and other gross items. This casts a stark light on our food supply chain and reminds us of the benefits of being vegan.

1. Chicken Bones

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This video shows ground beef mid-production. Shockingly, it has chicken being added to it, bones and all. Not only does this show a severe lack of regulations but it poses a serious health risk. Ingesting sharp bones can lead to bad intestinal issues like perforation and peritonitis.

2. Plastic

@libmac71582

White plastic pieces in the ground beef i was browning for dinner. Googled it and its a thing. 👎 heads up if you buy dimple truth organic ground beef. Might wanna pay close attention. Throwing the whole pan out 😩👎👎👎 @Kroger’s Offical TikTok Page @Simple Truth #groundbeef #plasticinmyfood #plasticistoxic

♬ I’m So Hungry – Karter Zaher

In the video above, the poster was cooking ground beef when she found small white pieces of plastic in it. Eating plastic that is this large can cause stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and constipation. Some people can also experience allergic reactions due to additives.

3. Feathers

https://www.tiktok.com/@itstherussian/video/7190408742133861674?q=feathers%20in%20meat&t=1706208348910

This person’s fried chicken came with feathers still attached. Of course, this makes sense given the fact that these come from an animal with feathers. However, feathers are not digestible for humans.

4. Abscess

@errol_catherine

This makes me physically ill!.. please spread this and make it known!! Aldi Australia meat! Thank God we cut it before eating any of it… #aldiaustralia #lamb #infection

♬ original sound – Ez 🖤

This TikTok user found an abscess in the cow meat that she bought from Aldi. While many users were equally disgusted, some said “This just happens”. The Alaskan Department of Fish and Game strongly suggests not eating any meat with an abscess in it.

5.  Parasites

@hillbankx

#wtf #WTH #WORMS #parasites #meat #walmart #fyp #fypシ #kroger

♬ Spooky, quiet, scary atmosphere piano songs – Skittlegirl Sound

This TikToker found worms in his chicken from Kroger that started making their way out of the meat once it got boiled. These indicate poor hygiene practices.

6. Worms

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San Diego shoppers were upset after finding worms in salmon from Costco. This is remarkably common and can sometimes lead to a tapeworm.

7. Pus

@jamesbiernacki

cyst on a pork picnic #popping #cyst #cystpopping #nasty

♬ original sound – James

Just like the abscess above, this video shows a disgusting amount of pus coming out of a cut of pig meat. Eating this can make humans sick. Pus is a sign of infection and if a human eats it, it can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, weakness, and stomach pain.

8. Glass

@lexi_flyer66

We found several glass shards in our ground beef from #Walmart yesterday! Please stay safe and double check your meat during preparation, this could’ve been so dangerous! #glassinmeat #callingcorporate #safetyhazard #walmartwtf #internalbleeding #DidYouYawn

♬ Oh No – Kreepa

Finding anything in meat can be dangerous, but this person found glass shards in the ground cow meat from Walmart. Eating glass can cause vomiting, inability to swallow, chest pain, neck pain, or bloody stool.

9. Paper

@mjtherealstar

Person found paper in chicken 🤢🍗📃 #fypシ #viralvideo #fyp

♬ original sound – mjtherealstar

As this person ate chicken tenders, they found a piece of paper in it. Paper can cause choking or intestinal blockage, so it should never be eaten.

10. Bugs

https://www.tiktok.com/@vibinwittwyla/video/7275928380313226542?q=bug%20in%20meat&t=1706209965711

This person found bugs in a chicken sandwich from Popeyes. While it is hard to tell what kind of bug it is, it is safe to say that ingesting it could be harmful.

When it comes to finding these disgusting things in meat, there is one surefire way to avoid it: don’t eat animals. These examples serve as a stark reminder of the lack of regulations that surround meat production. When it comes to microplastics, these have been found in protein sources outside of animal-based products. Remember to limit your plastic use and opt for sustainable options!

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