Group has beef with Dunkin Donuts’ eggs, dairy

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A national animal rights group is lobbying Dunkin' Donuts to stop using eggs and

dairy in its doughnuts and offer vegan menu items.

 

The nonprofit Compassion Over Killing has launched a campaign and Web site to

convince the Canton-based chain to offer vegan doughnuts and soy milk as options

in all of its locations.

 

The Washington, D.C., group - which objects to Dunkin's use of eggs from

so-called factory farms where hens are confined to small wire cages - hasn't

heard back from the company, according to executive director Erica Meier.

 

" Every doughnut that they currently have has egg and dairy, " Meier said. " We've

encouraged them to open up their market to the vegan community, as well as those

who are concerned about their health or who have allergies to egg and dairy

products. "

 

Vegans avoid animal products, including dairy and eggs. Compassion Over

Killing's Web site, www.dunkincruelty.com, encourages its 25,000 members to

contact Dunkin' and press its agenda.

 

In a statement, Dunkin' said it's considering using eggs from cage-free chickens

and is committed to exploring " animal-friendly " alternatives.

 

" We have established guidelines that meet or exceed industry standards to ensure

the proper treatment of laying hens used for egg production, " the company said.

" We purchase eggs from suppliers that support our corporate guidelines related

to animal welfare and meet or exceed the United Egg Producers guidelines. "

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