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IHOP fails to hatch plans to switch to cage free eggs
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Consumers and animal activists are questioning IHOP’s decision to continue using eggs from battery cages, when others in their industry are switching to cage free. Due to consumer demand, restaurant chains like Burger King, Carl’s JR., Denny’s, Hardees, and Wendy’s have all begun to make the humane transition to cage free eggs.
The Humane Society of the United States is campaigning to convince IHOP to switch to cage free egg suppliers. Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States argues
"Given consumers' overwhelming opposition to battery cage cruelty and the growing corporate movement away from supporting this particular abuse, there's simply no reason for IHOP to continue clinging to battery cages,"
The restaurant chain with over 1400 restaurants throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada responded to the HSUS by saying:
"It's important to state clearly that we are against cruel treatment of animals used in the production of food for our restaurants. Our supplier standards go beyond what is required by law to ensure the dignified, humane treatment of animals used to produce the food we serve."
Currently there are no laws regulating the practices of on-farm agribusinesses, however the HSUS claims that the treatment of egg laying hens by IHOP’s suppliers is far from humane. An undercover investigator from Compassion Over Killing captured video of the living conditions at the facilities where IHOP’s eggs are produced. The video showed multiple hens trapped in filthy cages the size of a sheet of paper, forced to live in cages with sick or dead hens.
To urge IHOP to begin using cage free eggs, please call them at 1-866-444-5144.
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