The company announced the audit Friday.
The news comes as animal welfare activists have been pressuring Tyson to move away from cramped cages for pregnant pigs.
But the Springdale, Ark.-based company says its latest move is not in response to actions from the Humane Society of the United States or other organizations.
Tyson president and CEO Donnie Smith says in a statement that the company knows consumers want assurances that their food is being produced responsibly.
Tyson says auditors will check on such things as animal access to food and water, as well as proper human-animal interaction and worker training.
Tyson is supplied by more than 12,000 independent livestock and poultry farmers.
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Long overdue.
Great, now I'm hungry for some chicken. Off to Lee's...
There's a funny thing about audits. They're usually scheduled in advance, that gives you time to dress it up so the auditor sees a pretty picture. The owners also know well in advance what the auditor is trying to find. Then it's back to business as usual.
I am sure these birds do not receive the best treatment. If you want great treatment I bet the company would do it and prove it but the price of the bird would probably be more than double. Your choice!
I found a place, over by Solon called Miles Farm Market, and no I do not drive there for groceries but my goodness their farm raised chicken is so tender and delicious. The price is not that much more and it freezes well too.
Just saying