(CNN) Costco has reportedly stopped purchasing Chaokoh coconut milk after PETA accused its manufacturer, the Thailand-based company Theppadungporn Coconut Co., of using forced monkey labor. PETA investigators from its Asia division found cruelty to monkeys at farms and facilities used by Theppadungporn Coconut Co., according to the animal rights group. PETA investigators from its Asia division found cruelty to monkeys at farms and facilities used by Theppadungporn Co., makers of Chaokoh coconut milk sold at retail stores, including Costco. Chaokoh, one of the world leaders in coconut milk production and other coconut products, and Theppadungporn Coconut Co., have not responded to CNN's request for comment. The report says 64 farms out of 817 were randomly selected and "did not find the use of monkey for coconut harvesting."

Source: CNN October 31, 2020 17:58 UTC