Debunking the TikTok Myth: Chick-fil-A Sandwiches and Avian Contraceptives
A claim that Chick-fil-A sandwiches contain the avian contraceptive Nicarbazin has circulated on social media, originating from a test by Moms Across America, a nonprofit known for controversial health claims. The test, which found low levels of Nicarbazin in one sandwich, lacks sufficient evidence to suggest a widespread issue, as no other studies have confirmed these findings. Chick-fil-A maintains that its chicken is free from added hormones and antibiotics important to human medicine, but does not specifically address Nicarbazin. The FDA and EPA note that Nicarbazin is a common veterinary drug, but pose minimal risk to humans at typical exposure levels.