Trader Joe’s isn’t secretly selling HPAI-vaccinated chicken
Date postedJune 17, 2025
Viral post highlights how easily consumers can spread misinformation about avian influenza.
A viral social media post suggested that Trader Joe’s is selling chicken vaccinated with an mRNA vaccine against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
There’s a problem with the claim, which quickly amassed 1.1 million views on X, Facebook and Instagram. The U.S. hasn’t approved avian flu vaccination in commercial poultry, primarily due to concerns about how it could impact trade with other countries.