saw green liquid while cleaning out the innards

[monkeemakr]

Hi,

My son cleaned his first chicken yesterday, and he said there was green liquid coming from the liver. I am afraid he may have punctured the gall bladder. He said he rinsed it off right away and rinsed it really well. Is it safe to eat?

Thanks,

 

[silkiechicken]

Safe to eat. Only potential issue is a bitter flavor if not rinsed off well.

 

[monkeemakr]

Thank you Silkie!!!

 

[PotterWatch]

Yep! We accidentally break a gallbladder every once in a while and just make certain that it is rinsed off as quickly and thoroughly as possible.

 

[monkeemakr]

Thanks,
He was getting worried because he had already eaten some before he told me.

 

[Saltysteele]

yes, definitely safe to eat, but not tasty.

when cleaning any animal and bile has been encountered, get it out of the carcass ASAP. also, once the liver (and gallbladder/bile) is out, rinse the carcass. clean hands off, and also make sure your knife (or whatever other instrument soiled) is clean of bile.

no biggy. just like was said, gives a bad taste. bile is a gastric juice that your body is constantly producing and dumping into your own stomach. nothing deadly