MedicalConspiracies- Update on hatchery lawsuit, egg consumption declining and more

The E-Newsletter of Compassion Over Killing January 19, 2012 Update: Whole Foods Severs Ties with CA Chicken Hatchery Exposed by COK Last week, we announced that COK--represented by the Animal Legal Defense Fund--filed a lawsuit against the CA-based Cal-Cruz Hatcheries for unlawful business practices relating to our undercover video footage documenting shockingly cruel conditions forced upon newly-hatched chicks. In the wake of this announcement and related media coverage, Whole Foods Market issued a statement about its decision to sever its ties with Cal-Cruz Hatcheries. Read more, including Whole Foods’ statement. » Industry News: Egg Consumption Declining Here's some encouraging news from the egg industry with a sunny side for hens: per capita egg consumption in the US has been steadily declining for the past six years! That's according to a recent Egg Industry Fact Sheet posted on the United Egg Producers' website. In 2006 the average American ate 258.1 eggs while the estimate for 2011 drops down to 246.3--that's nearly one dozen fewer eggs per person. Read more and get tips to crack the habit. » State "Ag Gag" Bills Aim to Criminalize the Exposure of Factory Farm Cruelties So far in 2012, six states--Florida, Iowa, Minnesota, New York, Indiana , and Nebraska--have all introduced what are dubbed "ag gag" bills aimed at shutting down the efforts of animal protection organizations to go undercover inside factory farms and document the miserable conditions for animals. While these state bills vary in content and scope, they're all supported by animal agribusiness and the mission is clear: keep animal cruelty hidden from public view by criminalizing the filming or photographing of an agricultural facility without the owner's express consent. Read more. » LA Restaurant Outreach Success with "Compassion Club" After several months of working with the terrific folks behind Something Healthy, an eco- and health-conscious cafe in the LA area, they've expanded their vegan menu and are now dishing out the COK-inspired "Compassion Club!" And what's more is when you order this new vegan sandwich--a hot sourdough panini slathered with basil pesto and agave mustard then loaded with 'chicken,' red onion, tomato, and walnuts--10% of the proceeds will be automatically donated to COK! Get more details and go eat! » CONNECT TO COK                  COK IN THE NEWS "Sued Hatchery Loses Clients" VegNews, Jan. 19, 2012 full story » "Whole Foods Market to Stop Receiving Cal-Cruz Chicks" EcoRazzi, Jan. 17, 2012 full story » "Advocacy group accuses Cal-Cruz Hatcheries of animal cruelty" Digital Journal, Jan. 16, 2012 full story » "California Hatchery Faces Lawsuit After Abuse Footage is Released" One Green Planet, Jan. 14, 2012 full story » "Whole Foods Market To End Ties With Cal-Cruz Hatcheries, California Company Accused Of Animal Abuse " Huffington Post, Jan. 14, 2012 full story » "Whole Foods Market to halt all business with accused chicken company" Examiner.com, Jan. 14, 2012 full story » "Lawsuit Filed Against California Hatchery for Animal Abuse"KSEE24 News, Jan. 13, 2012 full story » UPCOMING EVENTS Sat., Jan. 28: "Bring the Heat" Vegan Chili Cook-Off and Feed-In in Clarksville, MD Sun., Jan. 29: Volunteer Meeting and Lunch at Something Healthy Restaurant in Los Angeles, CA Thurs., Feb. 2: COK Benefit Day at Vegetable Garden in Rockville, MD Sat., Feb. 4: "Effective Advocacy: Increasing Your Impact for Animals" Workshop with Animal Impact Author Carolyn Ginsberg in Takoma Park, MD full calendar » Working to end animal abuse since 1995. P.O. Box 9773, Washington, DC 20016 ⋅ 301-891-2458 ⋅ info@cok.net