What Is Costco Hiding About Organic Chicken?

A new Mercy For Animals investigation raises serious questions about conditions at a farm supplying chickens to Costco and explores whether consumer expectations for organic animal welfare are being met. This episode of Truth Files with Jane Velez Mitchell examines the undercover investigation, the responses from the companies involved, and what advocates say needs to change. "A new investigation revealed the sickening reality of so-called organic chicken." Host Jane Velez-Mitchell speaks with Mercy For Animals about footage gathered during an undercover investigation at a North Carolina farm supplying Costco's chicken supply chain. The discussion explores allegations of animal suffering, the meaning of organic standards, and why advocates are calling for stronger oversight and independent auditing. The episode also discusses Costco's response directing inquiries to its supplier and the broader debate over retailer responsibility. Additional reporting on the investigation has been covered by Vox, providing further public context for the discussion. "Costco promised reform after our 2021 investigation." Join the Conversation What should companies do to ensure animal welfare throughout their supply chains? Listen, share this episode, and learn more about the issues discussed. Jane Velez-Mitchell is an award-winning journalist, TV producer, and New York Times bestselling author who founded UnchainedTV, the world's premier plant-based streaming network. UnchainedTV offers more than 2,000 free documentaries, cooking shows, lifestyle programs, and news features. Watch online: https://watch.unchainedtv.com/browse Links: 🎥 WATCH for FREE: https://unchained.tv ✅ LEARN MORE / https://unchainedtv.com 📘 Facebook / janevelezmitchell 📬 SubStack / https://unchainedtv.substack.com 📸 Instagram / unchained_tv 🐦 Twitter / jvm 🔴 Reddit / https://www.reddit.com/user/Unchained_TV/ 📺 Rumble / https://rumble.com/user/UnchainedTV