While the phenomenon might not pose immediate health risks to consumers, concerns were voiced about the welfare of chickens raised in the industry, which is geared towards rapid growth to meet demand for white meat products like chicken nuggets and sandwiches.

Some online commenters expressed disgust over the stringy chicken, leading to discussions about alternative meat sources, such as locally sourced and humanely raised options. Others considered transitioning to vegetarian or vegan diets in light of concerns about factory farming practices and animal welfare.