In early August 2022, one Reddit user posted a questionable picture of their recently purchased rotisserie chicken, stating there was “a pool of suspicious wet globs inside the chest cavity.” While many commented that the chicken was probably fine to eat, some recommended returning it to Costco. One user stated it was hard judging how cooked the chicken was but overall, “when in doubt, don’t eat it.”
Sadly, for the big box wholesaler, this isn’t the first time Reddit has been up in arms about the doneness of their $4.99 chickens. Three years ago, a thread was started in the r/Costco subreddit titled “Raw rotisserie chicken again and again.” In the comments, a few Costco employees were able to share their perspectives on the required temperatures of the breast and thigh meat while also informing readers that when the meat arrives at the warehouse cold it can make “the meat look very pinkish, even if cooked beyond safe temperatures.”
While there may not be many savory reasons Costco’s rotisserie chickens are able to stay so cheap in 2022, being able to purchase one that is actually cooked is also of high importance. With all of the buzz around Costco’s rotisserie chickens over the last few years, some social media users may be reconsidering saving money on this cost-effective favorite in the future.
