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August 31, 2010
The Dalai Lama Condemns Cage Confinement of Egg-Laying Hens
In a letter, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama decries the egg industry’s cruel treatment of hens and urges egg buyers to switch to cage-free eggs.
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August 31, 2010
San Diego State University Hatches New Cage-Free Egg Policy
The HSUS applauds San Diego State University for ending its use of cage eggs.
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August 30, 2010
Conditions Uncovered by FDA Inspections at Egg Factories Similar to Those Found by Humane Society of the United States at Iowa Egg Operations Earlier This Year
The HSUS reacted to the FDA’s release of inspection reports detailing unsanitary and inhumane conditions at two companies responsible for the egg recall.
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August 27, 2010
A Carton of Salmonella
The Humane Society of the United States has a provocative new ad campaign: one that connects the public health risk of cramming millions of hens into inhumane cages that increase Salmonella risks.
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August 19, 2010
The Humane Society of the United States Calls on Iowa’s Egg Industry to Phase Out Cage Confinement of Hens, Strengthen Food Safety
As the number of recalled Iowa eggs jumped, The HSUS called on the state’s egg industry to begin discussions to phase out cages.
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August 18, 2010
In Wake of Egg Recall, The Humane Society of the United States Urges Industry to Eliminate Cage Confinement Systems for Laying Hens
A multi-state egg recall this week illustrates the risk to public health of cramming millions of hens in cages so small they can barely move an inch their whole lives.
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August 12, 2010
Federal Court Orders Toxic Pollution Case Against Huge California Factory Egg Farm to Proceed to Trial
A federal court in Sacramento has cleared the way for a lawsuit filed by The Humane Society of the United States along with several Lathrop, Calif., residents charging Olivera Egg Ranch, one of California’s largest egg factory farms, for its releases of high levels of the toxic gas ammonia into the community.
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August 11, 2010
World’s Largest Cruise Lines Hatch New Animal Welfare, Sustainability Initiatives
The world’s first- and second-largest cruise companies have joined the growing movement away from eggs from caged hens.
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August 4, 2010
The Humane Society of the U.S. Praises UFood Grill's New Animal Welfare Initiative
UFood Grill, a chain of fast-casual restaurants, has joined a growing national trend by switching to cage-free eggs.
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July 16, 2010
From Homeland to Wasteland: Part 4
David Kirby's book "Animal Factory" details many of the health and environmental risks of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), risks that he learned about firsthand from visiting states where CAFOs are causing problems.
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July 15, 2010
From Homeland to Wasteland: Part 3
David Kirby's book "Animal Factory" details many of the health and environmental risks of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), risks that he learned about firsthand from visiting states where CAFOs are causing problems.
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July 14, 2010
From Homeland to Wasteland: Part 2
David Kirby's book "Animal Factory" details many of the health and environmental risks of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), risks that he learned about firsthand from visiting states where CAFOs are causing problems.
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July 13, 2010
From Homeland to Wasteland
David Kirby's book "Animal Factory" details many of the health and environmental risks of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), risks that he learned about firsthand from visiting states where CAFOs are causing problems.
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July 6, 2010
Governor Schwarzenegger Signs Landmark Egg Bill into Law
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed landmark legislation that protects animal welfare and food safety.
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June 30, 2010
Landmark Ohio Animal Welfare Agreement Reached Among HSUS, Ohioans for Humane Farms, Gov. Strickland, and Leading Livestock Organizations
A deal struck among The HSUS, Ohioans for Humane Farms, Ohio agriculture leaders and Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland will lead to major animal welfare improvements in Ohio on a raft of issues.
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June 26, 2010
Food Network Star Guy Fieri Joins Growing Cage-Free Movement
The HSUS praises Food Network star Guy Fieri for taking an important step to decrease animal cruelty.
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June 23, 2010
The Humane Society of the United States Urges Schwarzenegger To Sign Egg Bill into Law
The HSUS urged Gov. Schwarzenegger to sign a bill to require that shelled (whole) eggs sold in California comply with Prop 2's animal welfare and food safety standards.
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June 21, 2010
The HSUS to Address Krispy Kreme Executives About Sustainability, Animal Welfare at Company’s Shareholder Meeting
At Krispy Kreme's shareholder meeting, an HSUS representative will ask the company to switch to cage-free eggs.
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June 16, 2010
Le Cordon Bleu Hatches New Sustainability, Animal Welfare Initiative: Cage-Free Eggs
Le Cordon Bleu Schools has switched to cage-free eggs, garnering praise from The HSUS.
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June 16, 2010
HSUS Asks Federal Trade Commission to Block Egg Producer’s Claims About 'Humane' Treatment of 'Happy' Animals
The HSUS asked the FTC to stop Rose Acre Farms, the country’s second-largest egg producer, from making false and misleading animal welfare claims.
