Official Statements

New research confirming that the H5N1 avian influenza virus can remain infectious in raw milk and certain raw-milk cheeses exposes a serious and escalating public health threat. What started in poultry barns is now reaching the food supply, putting consumers at risk. The fact that H5N1 can survive in milk and cheese shows how dangerously […]

The following statement regarding the release of new U.S. dietary guidelines may be attributed to Arash Yomtobian, CEO and President at Mercy For Animals: As new U.S. dietary guidelines place greater emphasis on animal protein, Mercy For Animals encourages a science-led, public health–focused discussion about food choices. Mercy For Animals believes dietary guidance should reflect […]

The following statement regarding Animal Health Canada’s strategic goals announcement may be attributed to Maha Bazzi, Director of Animal Welfare Initiatives, U.S. & Canada, at Mercy For Animals: Mercy For Animals acknowledges Animal Health Canada’s (AHC) announcement of its five strategic goals for improving the health and welfare of farmed animals by 2030. While progress […]

The following statement regarding the recent Farm Forward report on Costco’s chicken supply chain may be attributed to Maha Bazzi, Director of Animal Welfare Initiatives, U.S. & Canada, at Mercy For Animals: Mercy For Animals is deeply concerned by the findings in Farm Forward’s new report, which documents high levels of Salmonella contamination at Costco’s […]

The following statement regarding the Great Lakes Cheese recall due to metal fragment contamination may be attributed to Jennifer Behr, Director of Plant-Based Initiatives at Mercy For Animals: The recent recall of over 1.5 million bags of shredded cheese by Great Lakes Cheese, affecting major private-label brands like Great Value, Good & Gather, and Food […]

The following statement may be attributed to Maha Bazzi, Director of Animal Welfare Initiatives, U.S. & Canada, at Mercy For Animals: The recent allegations concerning Campbell’s products underscore a critical lack of transparency and commitment to consumer values. While the company denies claims about ‘bioengineered meat,’ a thorough examination of its animal welfare practices is […]

The following statement regarding the Prairie Farms milk recall due to potential cleaning agent contamination may be attributed to Jennifer Behr, Director of Plant-Based Initiatives at Mercy For Animals: The recall of Prairie Farms Gallon Fat Free Milk, with approximately 320 gallons sold potentially contaminated with food-grade cleaning agents, is a serious public health concern. […]

The following statement regarding recent celebrity discussions about plant-based eating may be attributed to Nik Tyler, Celebrity Relations Manager at Mercy For Animals: Mercy For Animals is thrilled to see influential voices like Jeff Goldblum, Tabitha Brown, Ariana Grande, and longtime advocate Alicia Silverstone using their platforms to highlight the power of choosing plant-based foods. […]