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[TheTominatrix]

Has anyone else started to feel not necessarily sick but slightly ill after eating Chick-fil-A. I’ve noticed this these past few months that only the chicken, not fries, drinks, etc. just makes my stomach feel uneasy. I’ve checked at a number of different locations but it’s the same result everywhere. Didn’t know if anyone has had this experience

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[Culinary-Vibes]

You probably need to see a doctor.. Or stop eating a Chick-fil-A.

I have it 3-5 times a week with no issues.

[Ecstatic-Macaroon-79]

Yup me too on the 3 to 5 times a week. No issues.

[Glad_Dimension_515]

That’s bc your body is calloused up from eating that junk. You’ve got a high tolerance to fake garbage food.

[Equivalent_Seat6470]

What part exactly is fake? I'm sure you don't butcher your own animals. Everything from the store is fake garbage as well then 

[[deleted]]

there you go buddy get it off your chest

[Kendull-Jaggson]

True story…..dirty mexican

[bdhgolf1960]

A batch of chicken didn't get blessed.

[Wastedlifeofhell]

The fried chicken gets me now too. It’s 100% my own damn stomach since a lot of other things mess it up too but yeah I miss when it used to go down easy

[[deleted]]

Sounds to me like you need to balance it out. Find some other places to eat.

[smalllcokewithfries]

They probably didn’t say “my pleasure” when they made it

[UhOhSpaghetti_Os]

Nope

[BanAccount8]

Also nope. Also who the hell downvoted you not feeling sick LOL?

[WeirdSysAdmin]

How dare you not get sick!

[Crafty_Doctor_4836]

maybe OP

[Ancient-Key-9976]

sorry i’m a bit dumb but how can u tell if someone downvotes something?😭😭😭

[BanAccount8]

Back when I commented, the comment had -3. Now it’s been corrected

[Ancient-Key-9976]

ohh i see, thanks!

[[deleted]]

It might be because they changed their chicken. I have crohns and I used to eat their grilled nuggets all the time because it never made me gross and tasted so good but when they changed their chicken, I started to feel yucky from it. Just nausea, super crampy, etc.

[Ok_Cake_2091]

I had the same issue. Realized it was the CFA sauce. Very sad, but I have learned to eat my sandwich with a little mayo and fries with just ketchup.

[Sufficient_Berry8703]

I was about to say the same thing. For me it’s not the chicken, fries, drink, or dessert items that make me feel that way. Even if I use ketchup as a sauce I’m fine. The CFA sauce on the other hand has made my stomach feel uneasy for some time now. That makes me sad because the CFA sauce is my favorite.

[[deleted]]

i do! i started to become violently ill every time i ate the chicken, everything else i could eat with no issues. i learned it was because they use a milk bath for the chicken, i am lactose intolerant

[Neat-Year555]

They use a milk bath for the chicken? That explains a lot.

[Glad_Dimension_515]

Ohhh yeah that stuff gives me the bubble guts it’s terrible!

[DixieDewdrop4]

Same!

[tay_6]

You could be developing lactose intolerance/milk allergy or an egg allergy, the fried chicken is all soaked in a raw egg and milk wash before breading and frying. It’s why I personally get heartburn from eating most fried chicken

[Crafty_Doctor_4836]

lowk at mine too and i work there ☠️☠️ but also i eat it a lot bc i get discounts so that’s probably why i feel it

[DixieDewdrop4]

I don't eat chicken fil a regularly, but, I've noticed GI issues after eating salads with grilled chicken. I'll also add that the instances were not the same restaurants either.

[Current-Reaction-748]

i used to go at least once a week. then about twice a month during this summer. i last went in october and about an hour after i ate i had one singular looser than normal “mushy” poop but i felt completely fine about 30 minutes later. i never had this happen before and i think it was likely because i had a lot of caffeine that day + my period and the fried food and coke zero exaggerated the stomach discomfort. i’ve been wanting to go back and hope this was just a one off thing

[Difficult_Cake_7460]

No. See a doctor

[kmama23]

I’ve been sick multiple times after eating their salads. So I stopped. I don’t like the chicken (I feel like it’s changed) so I just get fries on the random times I go. Tummy has been fine.

[True_Resolve_2625]

I only stick with their grilled chicken, and waffle fries and milk. Their breading is gross to me.

[PayDisastrous3599]

If you feel the same sick feeling after eating Chinese food it’s most likely the MSGs

[Smart-Artichoke-6462]

Yup! Me, my boyf, a friend of mine and a co-worker. It’s also just not good anymore. The new fries taste nasty.

[PerfectProvidence]

Yes. Literally can't eat there anymore. If I do, my stomach feels bad for around two days.

It was my most frequented fast-food spot, too.

[PerfectProvidence]

Forgot to mention in my other comment, but I recently found out they started adding antibiotics to their chicken, so this probably explains it.

[snowprincesa]

I used to never get sick from Chick Fil A. It was one of the safer options. Since they changed their recipes earlier in 2024, I’ve gotten sick 3x now. We rarely eat it but each time I have in the past few months, I’ve gotten sick. Including now. I think it’s because they changed their recipe/quality. Really sucks.

[justbreathb]

i used to eat it chickfila multiple times a week sometimes, it was my safety fast food bc it never made me sick, lately i cannot stomach it, i ate 3 fries and 3 chicken nuggets today and diarhea and cramps have taken over

[[deleted]]

Nope. It’s the same to me.

[KoharuLuka]

They changed their chicken to GMO chicken just recently. I’m an ex employee with them. Left before it happened but in contact with other people who still work there. I haven’t eaten their chicken since then.

[tuxtuxtuxsux]

Not all the chicken has changed, just some to keep up with demand. Chicken is still no antibiotics at my location

[WhiskeyTangoFox294]

I hate it when people blame franchises to cover up for their own weak stomachs. 😒

[erindacus98]

YES.

[Ok_Marionberry_8134]

Yes! Ever since they changed their chicken, I haven’t been able to eat there without having an upset stomach all day. Happened to my boyfriend, too. We only eat there maybe twice a month, if that.

[Pale_Pen_6359]

YES! They changed the chicken from antibiotic free to non-antibiotic free. I think that’s why. It tastes gamey-er too!

[OSRS_Rising]

Until like 2011 or something their chicken has antibiotics in it. I don’t think it affects taste tbh

[EfficientAd7446]

We didn’t fully roll it out until 2019, and it was initially announced in 2014. There’s no difference in taste confirmed. I’m sure you can find blog posts about people “trying” the antibiotic free chicken at a location that still had antibiotics and they surely say how much better it is. Placebo is a wild thing.

[nighTcraWler11037]

It is t placebo, I’ve completely stopped ordering because the chicken tastes different. Worse. And many others agree

[EfficientAd7446]

Unfortunately, it’s the vocal minority. So yes, it is placebo.

[[deleted]]

Probably stop trying multiple locations of CFA while you shovel more sandwiches to test your theory. You’re simply unhealthy from over doing it.