Dr Pompa: US health expert warns shoppers to stay away from a cult favourite food item that Aussies love

A supermarket staple and cult favourite has been slammed by a health expert, with the doctor warning people to “absolutely never, ever” eat the popular product.

US health expert Dr Daniel Pompa has gone in on a weekly must for many shoppers in a video posted to social media that has blown up, gaining 185,000 views in three days.

“I’m going to tell you what never to eat when you come to (grocery stores), rotisserie chicken,” he said online.

“Filthy, absolutely never ever.”

The doctor, with a Chiropractic degree and is a expert in cellular health, went in on the bachelor’s handbag and resoundingly swore off ever eating an item that many consider a quick and easy source of protein.

He went on to explain his disdain for the food that is quick to fly off shelves in Australia.

“They sell it on no preservatives, no artificial flavours, no artificial colours - but you have to understand non-organic chicken, don’t ever eat it,” he said boldly in a grocery store while pointing at a row of ready to eat chickens.

“They put it hot, in plastic, under hot lights.

“I would argue there’s bad oils in there and all other kinds of bad things - but you put that plastic, and that chicken, under those lights - absolutely never, ever eat rotisserie chicken.”

For many, the appropriately name bachelor’s handbag is a quick solution for a meal, with a viewer saying “(If) I’m on a time crunch, I’m definitely buying the chicken.”

While Dr Pompa has built a large following online, with many taking his words as gospel - this was one take that viewers were quick to push back on in the comments.

“I don’t care, I’m still gonna eat it,” a commentor said.

“Sorry, I like my rotisserie chicken,” another wrote.

“I have been here for 63 years, been doing that chicken for 45 years... I’m still here, I’m healthy....,” a third said of their passion for the staple.

One sharp viewer rebutted the experts argument, saying “all chicken, even organic comes in plastic containers wrapped in plastic.”

While another pointed out how they are an easy and cheaper option, saying “unfortunately some people can’t afford the best of food.”