Eggs with “Superior Nutrition” from “Humanely” Caged Hens Packaged in “Environmentally-
Friendly” Polystyrene?
By Alexis Baden-Mayer, Political Director at OCA:
The Organic Consumers Association is suing Eggland’s Best for allegedly misleading consumers by marketing its “Classic Eggs” as:
Coming from caged hens that are “always handled … humanely” and have space “adequate for normal function and behavior.”
Delivered “in the most environment-friendly way” in polystyrene cartons that are “recyclable” and accepted by “more and more communities . . . in their recycling programs.”
Providing “Superior Nutrition” including that the eggs contain fewer calories, and less cholesterol and total fat, than “ordinary eggs.”
Contrary to Eggland’s Best’s claims that its eggs are superior to “ordinary eggs” in environmental sustainability, animal welfare, and nutrition, Organic Consumers Association alleges that Eggland’s Best eggs are:
Laid by hens who are raised in cages that are not adequate for normal function or behavior;
Packaged in polystyrene that is neither “environmentally friendly” nor generally recyclable; and Not nutritionally superior to other eggs.
To view the complaint, follow this link.