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Butterball faces Thanksgiving boycott as animal abuse allegations resurface

dailymail.co.uk — November 25, 2024, 09:01 PM UTC

Butterball is facing a potential boycott this Thanksgiving after disturbing footage from a 2006 investigation resurfaced on social media. The video shows workers at a Butterball slaughterhouse in Arkansas allegedly abusing turkeys, including sexual assault. The footage has sparked outrage, with many consumers expressing their intention to return Butterball turkeys. PETA, which conducted the original investigation, claims that animal abuse is still a widespread issue in the industry. In response, Butterball stated that the video is outdated and does not reflect current animal welfare practices. The company emphasized its commitment to ethical treatment and annual audits to ensure compliance with animal care standards.

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    Old PETA video of turkey abuse allegations reignites debate over animal welfare at Butterball (nydailynews.com)
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    Butterball responds to animal abuse claims as customers boycott brand before Thanksgiving (dailymail.co.uk)
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    Butterball faces backlash as 2006 animal abuse video resurfaces before Thanksgiving (fastcompany.com)
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    Butterball faces boycott calls after PETA video on turkey abuse resurfaces (newsweek.com)
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    Butterball defends animal welfare practices after old video sparks boycott calls (wcpo.com)
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    PETA releases old footage alleging animal cruelty at Butterball turkey facility (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
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    Butterball faces Thanksgiving boycott as PETA revives animal abuse allegations (news.yahoo.com)
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    Butterball faces social media backlash over resurfaced PETA animal abuse claims (dailymail.co.uk)
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