McDonald’s is squirming over the revelation that more than 99 percent of the eggs they use in the U.S. come from chickens who are subjected to immense cruelty. In fact, behind every Egg McMuffin are chickens who have had their beaks cut off so they won’t peck each other to death when they are driven to insanity in tiny, barren cages. McDonald’s talks about “Happy Meals,” but gets its eggs from what may be the most abusive factory farming system in existence.
Even Burger King, and McDonald’s Europe, have announced plans to do away with this level of extreme cruelty. But for McDonald’s in the U.S., it’s still standard practice.
Check out Bruce Friedrich’s excellent article about what’s really going on, and how you can help put more pressure on the world’s largest fast food chain:
Even Burger King, and McDonald’s Europe, have announced plans to do away with this level of extreme cruelty. But for McDonald’s in the U.S., it’s still standard practice.
Check out Bruce Friedrich’s excellent article about what’s really going on, and how you can help put more pressure on the world’s largest fast food chain:
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