Vietnam Poultry Association denounces ‘fake egg’ rumors as baseless, urges authorities to act

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Amid recent rumors circulating on social media about the alleged presence of ‘fake egg’ in Vietnam, the Vietnam Poultry Association has issued an urgent dispatch to the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and other relevant authorities.

The association calls for a prompt investigation and strict action against the dissemination of false information.

No scientific basis

According to the association, the spread of misinformation regarding so-called ‘fake chicken eggs’ has not only caused public confusion and consumer distrust but also dealt a serious blow to the domestic egg market.

The farmgate price of chicken eggs—already lower than production costs at USD 0.054-0.058 per egg—has further plummeted to just USD 0.046-0.050.

These images are spreading rapidly on social media. Photo: Compilation.

This sharp decline has placed considerable strain on producers, businesses, and household farms, many of which are now suffering sustained losses and facing the risk of bankruptcy.

Smaller-scale farms, in particular, are struggling to cope with rising input costs and sluggish demand.

Reiterating the implausibility of the rumor, the association emphasized that there is currently no scientific evidence—either in Vietnam or globally—to support the existence of synthetic eggs with the same appearance, structure, and composition as natural chicken eggs.

To date, Vietnamese authorities and experts have found no cases of fake eggs circulating in the market.

Rumors are fabricated

A representative from the Vietnam Poultry Association firmly stated that the circulating claims about fake eggs are entirely fabricated and baseless.

These rumors are being deliberately spread via social media to distort public perception and cause significant harm to the domestic poultry industry.

The association urged authorities to promptly investigate the origins of these rumors and strictly penalize individuals or organizations responsible for spreading misinformation, which undermines public trust and disrupts legitimate business operations.

In addition, the association called on the public to remain vigilant when consuming information online and to rely only on verified sources from official agencies.

It also warned against sharing or amplifying unverified claims that could cause unnecessary panic and damage to the industry.