In a rather graphic article, the New York Times reports that PETA has released a videotape showing slaughterhouse workers for one of Kentucky Fried Chicken's suppliers repeatedly engaging in the inhumane treatment of chickens. According to the article, the video shows the workers kicking and stomping the birds. The mistreatment of the animals was videotaped during a covert operation by one of PETA's investigators. In response to the video, the supplier has suspended the workers involved (who may face criminal charges of animal cruelty). KFC has announced that it will buy no more chickens from the supplier unless the supplier assured KFC that the abuses had stopped. KFC also plans to inspect supplier slaughterhouses more frequently to ensure that KFC chickens are treated humanely.
Posted by franchiselawblog at July 21, 2004 11:39 AM