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DESCRIPTION:Although Foster Farms, California’s largest poultry producer, claims to 
 be committed to animal welfare, a recent investigation 
 (http://www.fosterfacts.net) by East Bay Animal Advocates (EBAA) reveals 
 that the company violates animal cruelty laws and misleads the public 
 through its marketing.   In an effort to raise the public’s awareness 
 about Foster Farms’ role in the inhumane treatment of chickens, EBAA is 
 leading a campaign on Sunday, June 4. Members of EBAA will help “foster 
 compassion” by distributing informative literature about Foster Farms to 
 shoppers outside of Costco locations in Modesto (3801 Pelandale Avenue) 
 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Merced (1445 R Street) from 1:30 p.m. to 
 2:30 p.m.   Costco Wholesale Corporation is the largest membership 
 warehouse club chain in the world and remains one of the top retailers of 
 Foster Farms products.   “Costco plays an important role in promoting 
 humane business practices,” says Christine Morrissey, EBAA director. 
 “In order to advance the company’s commitment to excellence, we are 
 asking Costco to conduct ongoing animal welfare audits of Foster Farms.”  
  Foster Farms’ products are produced under a set of conditions vastly 
 different than what the term 'humane' reasonably and objectively 
 represents. Investigations carried out by EBAA reveal that the actual 
 conditions at Foster Farms include: husbandry methods that intentionally 
 induce prolonged suffering and unsanitary conditions. \n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2006/05/31/103873.php
SUMMARY:Foster Farms Demo at Costco
LOCATION:Costco, 1445 R Street, Merced
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2006/05/31/103873.php
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