Target: Ron Vachris, Chief Executive Officer of Costco Wholesale Corporation
Goal: Hold Costco accountable for alleged ongoing salmonella outbreaks, animal cruelty, and environmental hazards linked to its poultry processing plant.
Practices reportedly occurring at Costco’s Lincoln Premium Poultry facility paint a dire picture for animal welfare and public health. Since its opening in 2019, the plant has struggled to adhere to sanitary standards, experiencing salmonella contamination over 92% of the time, according to a report. This alleged bacterial presence poses severe health risks to consumers, particularly given Costco’s immense sales of rotisserie chickens each year. Meanwhile, alarming reports of animal mistreatment have surfaced, including chickens suffering from severe health issues and dismal living conditions, contradicting the company’s professed commitment to humane practices.
Community members have expressed grave concerns over the environmental repercussions of the plant, with findings indicating potential water and air contamination. The alleged discovery of dead chickens piled in a wellhead protection area and evidence of manure-contaminated litter raising pollution levels in nearby streams threaten both local wildlife and residents’ health. Despite these serious allegations, Costco has maintained that it has committed no wrongdoing, raising further questions about accountability for its practices.
Urgent action is essential to rectify these alarming issues at Lincoln Premium Poultry. By addressing the apparent significant public health risks, animal cruelty, and environmental dangers, accountability can be established, and steps can be taken to ensure that safety and welfare are prioritized over profit. The demand is clear: immediate investigation into these practices and appropriate consequences for those allegedly responsible for these troubling conditions.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear CEO Vachris,
Troubling allegations at Costco’s Lincoln Premium Poultry facility demand immediate attention. Since 2019, this facility has faced numerous allegations of high salmonella contamination rates, failing to meet USDA standards nearly 92% of the time. This poses significant public health risks to the millions consuming your widely popular rotisserie chickens. Moreover, investigations have seemingly revealed disturbing instances of animal cruelty, with chickens subjected to horrific living conditions and suffering from severe health issues.
The apparent environmental impact of the facility is equally distressing. Community members have shared their fears over water and air contamination, with evidence seemingly surfacing that dead chickens were found in a wellhead protection area. Additionally, studies have indicated rising pollution levels in local streams linked to the facility’s operations, threatening the ecosystem and the health of nearby residents. The ongoing reports of these issues contradict Costco’s stated commitment to sustainability and animal welfare.
Action must be taken to ensure the safety and well-being of consumers and animals alike. We urge you to implement immediate changes within your processing facility and hold those accountable for any wrongdoing. Ensuring that public health and animal welfare are prioritized should be a hallmark of Costco’s operations.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
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