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PETA proposes museums at former JBS facilities

WLJ
Jul. 10, 2026 1 minute read 3 comments
PETA proposes museums at former JBS facilities

Following JBS Foods’ announcement that it will close a processing plant in Pennsylvania and a packing facility in Tennessee, affecting nearly 1,700 employees, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has proposed leasing the facilities and converting them into museums focused on animal welfare and the meat industry.

In a letter to JBS CEO Wesley Batista Filho, the organization said the museums could employ some displaced workers while displaying equipment used in meat processing, including bone saws, shackles and captive bolt guns. PETA said the exhibits would educate visitors about the behavior and experiences of livestock and encourage adoption of a vegan diet. 

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3 Comments

  1. Dog Mom
    July 10, 2026
    There's a reason why no one visits the local slaughterhouse on their family vacation.
  2. Stan Myers
    July 13, 2026
    Slaughterhouses belong in history books, not our future. Turning these facilities into museums would expose the reality of the meat industry while inspiring people to choose delicious vegan foods that spare animals unimaginable suffering. Every closed slaughterhouse is a step toward a kinder world.
  3. Jennofur
    July 13, 2026
    This is such a clever suggestion! What's wrong with asking people to take a moment to think about WHO is on their plate, not what?

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