A Texas woman, Alesia Cooper, was shocked when raw chicken she bought from Aldi disintegrated into stringy, spaghetti-like strands while she was preparing dinner. Sharing her experience on Facebook, Cooper posted a photo of the unusual chicken, joking, “I think it’s that fake meat, but I’m not sure.”
Her now-viral post sparked widespread speculation on social media. Users suggested the chicken might have been lab-grown, 3D-printed, or a new alternative due to bird flu outbreaks and resource shortages. The strange incident left many questioning the origin of the meat, with theories ranging from food innovations to quality concerns.