USDA, McDonald’s, others cut ties with Central Valley Meat
In the wake of an investigation into Central Valley Meat’s animal handling practices, the federal government and several of the company’s customers have severed ties with the slaughterhouse. McDonald’s, Costco and In-and-Out have suspended meat purchases from the company.
The suspensions by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the fast-food chain came after an animal welfare group's video shot at a slaughterhouse operated by Central Valley Meat Co. showed cows that appeared to be sick or lame being beaten, kicked, shot and shocked in an attempt to get them to walk to slaughter.