“These representations are untrue. In reality, Tyson uses chicken from large corporate-controlled farms and utilizes dangerous practices that are inconsistent with what reasonable consumers expect based on the company’s representations,” alleged the complaint. “The coronavirus pandemic has further exposed the gulf between Tyson’s advertisements and the reality of its production practices. Rather than creating a safe work environment, Tyson’s negligence has led to some of the highest reported workplace illness rates in the United States.”
Furthermore, the advocacy groups alleged that Tyson Foods’ “safe working environment” and “independent family farm” claims are “baseless” and “part of a sophisticated marketing strategy” since “large and growing consumers are keenly interested in avoiding purchasing products that are the result of inhumane labor practices.”
Advocacy groups say Tyson Foods workers are “most seriously injured” in the U.S.
The advocacy groups requested the FTC to launch an investigation and stop Tyson Foods from making false and misleading claims about its labor practices.
