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    People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals resurfaced a 20-year-old video on Instagram last week accusing Butterball employees of sexually abusing turkeys – causing a stir online.

    “Do you know what happened to your Butterball turkey before they were killed?” PETA wrote in the description of a video posted to Instagram on Friday.

    In the video, an individual whose identity is unknown accuses Butterball employees of sexually abusing the animals that Butterball slaughtered and sold to the public.

    Commenters on the post were quick to share their concerns about the turkeys. “What can be done about this?” one follower replied.

    The group apparently posted the video before the Thanksgiving holiday, but Butterball told USA TODAY on Tuesday that the video is from 2006.

    USA TODAY has also reached out to PETA for more information.

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    Butterball responds to 2006 video

    Butterball, famous for selling turkey products around the world, said the video is “not current” and “was created before Butterball became a private company and prior to our involvement and certification through American Humane.”

    “Animal care and welfare are central to who we are as a company, and we are committed to the ethical and responsible care of our herds,” a Butterball spokesperson said in a statement emailed to USA TODAY in response to the message. .

    “Eleven years ago, Butterball was the first, and remains the only, Turkish company to be American Humane certified,” the spokesperson said. “That means we have annual audits conducted by a third party to ensure we meet our more than 200 scientific standards for turkey care best practices, which far exceed industry best practices.

    Some followers online accused PETA of spreading misinformation.

    Are Butterball Turkeys Being Recalled?

    The company also responded to rumors swirling about a Butterball turkey recall, saying there are no recalls happening at this time.

    USA TODAY’s recall database shows no current recalls for Butterball turkeys.

    PETA to confront Thanksgiving shoppers

    PETA has long protested the slaughter and consumption of animals.

    On Wednesday, the group plans to confront shoppers at Janssen’s Market, a supermarket in Wilmington, Delaware, with its “Hell on Wheels” truck, a “life-size, hyper-realistic turkey transport truck covered in images of the birds crammed into crates.” . their way to slaughter,” according to a press release.

    The “Hell on Wheels” tour will visit 30 states. The organization hopes that seeing the truck will keep customers from buying a Thanksgiving turkey the day before Thanksgiving.

    “Turkeys are devoted parents who purr at their chicks and whose skin changes color to express their emotions, but in the meat industry they are treated as insensible objects, crammed into filthy sheds and slaughtered, often while still conscious. PETA President Ingrid Newkirk said in the release. “PETA’s ‘Hell on Wheels’ truck is a call to action for Thanksgiving shoppers to give birds a break and break the annual cycle of cruelty by choosing vegan this Thanksgiving and beyond.”

    A vegan Thanksgiving?

    While PETA’s claims are reportedly dated, those interested in not eating poultry this year or choosing to go vegan have other options.

    About 29% of Americans plan to have plant-based options at their Thanksgiving table, reported SC Times, part of the USA TODAY Network.

    Those looking for a vegan alternative to turkey can purchase a holiday roast from the company Tofurky.

    People can also find recipes online from influencers, like Caitlin Shoemaker, who posts plant-based recipes like mushroom stuffing or creamy mashed potatoes with roasted garlic miso butter on her Instagram.

    Contributing: Teagan King, St. Cloud Times

    Julia is a trending reporter for USA TODAY. You can contact her at LinkedInfollow her further X, formerly known as Twitter, Instagram And TikTok: @juliamariegz, or email her at [email protected]

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