Several poultry companies and a leading trade association have defended the industry, following a report from Oxfam America claiming that plant workers have to wear diapers because they are not allowed bathroom breaks. The report, entitled “No Relief,” said that employees are routinely denied opportunities to take bathroom breaks during the workday and must soil themselves while working on their lines.
The National Chicken Council and the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association released a joint statement in response to the report. It reads: