Images: Ronald McDonald Quits Over GE Chicken

Wednesday, 21 April 2004, 4:07 pm
Press Release: Greenpeace New Zealand

Ronald McDonald entered the Queen Street branch of McDonalds today and handed in his resignation. The dramatic action was taken by the infamous fast food clown in protest at McDonalds use of chicken fed on genetically engineered (GE) soy meal. For more background see... Ronald McDonald quits over GE chicken feed

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