McDonald’s Suppliers Accused of Animal Cruelty

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TORONTO — An investigation by the Toronto-based Mercy for Animals Canada organization purports that two of McDonald’s Canada suppliers are violating animal rights.

“The battery cages are overcrowded, and the birds show extreme fear whenever a worker passes. The high number of trapped, sick and injured birds in the cages is unacceptable,” Dr. Ian Duncan, an expert on poultry welfare, is quoted as saying on the Mercy for Animals Canada eggmcmisery.ca website.

McDonald’s has responded, following a call for action from Mercy for Animals. “We care about the humane treatment of animals, and believe they should be free from cruelty, abuse and neglect,” said spokeswoman Karin Campbell in the written statement emailed to The Canadian Press.

The animal-rights organization has announced plans to hold press conferences about the issue today in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver.

 

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