Farm Animals

The new year is unfortunately being accompanied by a new food label that is exploiting consumers’ concern for animal welfare. A misleading food labeling scheme known as One Health Certified™ (OHC) has recently been approved for use on chicken and turkey products and is now being used by a handful of grocery store chains, including Aldi and BJ’s.

Last month’s presidential election has resulted in preparation for a new administration, and with it, renewed hope for reforms that will help animals. We encourage President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris to use their time in office to make progress on a bipartisan issue we all care about deeply—improving animal welfare.

By Matt Bershadker, ASPCA CEO

While many industries are prioritizing safety and compassion in their pandemic responses, American meat processing and slaughter facilities are going in the opposite direction at a grave cost to workers, consumers and animals.