There’s something about Memorial Day weekend that just spells SUMMER. And for me, summertime has always been about spending as much time as possible poolside, lingering with family and friends into the cool evening hours — which means lots of opportunities for grilling outdoors. In contrast to Texan barbecues I later encountered during my days in Houston and Austin, the …
Five reasons to take the 7-Day VegPledge
VegWeek, happening this year from April 18 – 24, is a great opportunity to celebrate Earth Week and to explore the powerful benefits of eating vegan. By participating in VegWeek you’ll not only be helping the awesome animals we share our planet with., but you’ll be benefiting your body and the environment. Will you join us? Here are five reasons …
Bravo Packing: The Dirty Business of Pet Food Slaughterhouses
Bravo Packing’s years of flouting food safety laws just caught up with it and the slaughterhouse’s latest legal troubles are in part due to laboratory testing Animal Outlook conducted on the company’s raw dog food in late 2020. Bravo Packing (not Bravo Pet Foods), a family-owned slaughterhouse in southern New Jersey that slaughters cows for dog food and horses for …
PRESS RELEASE: Animal Outlook Complaint Prompts FDA Inspection and Recall of Bravo Packing, Inc. Pet Foods
For immediate release Media contact: Jenny Hunter, Director of Communications jhunter@animaloutlook.org Carney’s Point, New Jersey, March 4, 2021 — Bravo Packing, Inc. has recalled both its Performance Dog and its Ground Beef frozen raw pet foods due to possible contamination with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes following a complaint made by nationally recognized animal advocacy group Animal Outlook. Bravo (unaffiliated with …
Five Myths About Dairy–Busted
From just about birth, most of us are told that we have to drink our milk to grow big and strong. In children’s books we see happy cows being milked in big red barns by caring, overall-clad farmers. But what if we’ve been lied to this whole time? If you’re ready to open your eyes and learn the uncomfortable truth …
Decadent Vegan Recipes for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and there’s no better way to show someone you care than to make them something from the heart that they can eat. Let’s spread the love with recipes for delicious and decadent dairy-free sweets. All of the recipes featured are full of rich chocolate flavors, and they’re 100% vegan. Rich and Tart Chocolate …
Easy Cheesy Vegan Recipes for Every Meal of the Day!
Vegan cheese has come a long way over the years. While it’s pretty easy to find in your local grocery store these days, national chain restaurants have some work to do to catch up with the times. The future is here and it’s vegan! If you’re craving some quick and tasty cheesy vegan dishes, you’ve come to the right place. …
Healthy Vegan Swaps for Veganuary
It’s the start of the new year and Veganuary is in full swing! It’s no surprise that a growing number of people are looking for simple ways to add plant-based ingredients into their meals: adopting a plant-rich vegan lifestyle is one of the best ways we can protect our health, the planet, and animals. I was recently invited into WJLA’s …
All Moms Need Your Love on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a special holiday that offers an opportunity to express our love for our own moms and compassion for all mothers, including those who sadly spend their lives on factory farms: mother pigs, mother cows, and mother chickens.