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McDonald's Canada denies using eggs from abusive farms

October 22, 2013

News spread this week alleging that two of McDonald's Canada's egg suppliers engaged in "egregious animal cruelty" practices as evidenced in hidden-camera footage filmed by Mercy for Animals Canada. However, the company has released a statement saying it does not buy eggs from the two Alberta farms featured in the documentary.

The company's statement reads, in part:

"Contrary to recent media reports or allegations made by Mercy for Animals Canada, McDonald's Canada does not source eggs from KuKu Farms or any Alberta farm mentioned in W5's recently aired program, 'Behind the Barn Door.'

The company sources no eggs from the Province of Alberta. We care about the humane treatment of animals and believe they should be free from cruelty, abuse and neglect. Abuse is never tolerated in our supply chain and McDonald's has strict policies in place concerning the treatment of animals that our suppliers must adhere to at all times.

McDonald's standards and policies cover critical areas such as feed, water, air quality and humane treatment. We work with our suppliers and outside experts to continuously improve our standards and practices, both within McDonald's and across the industry."

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