Niman Beef a No Go at Joe's

[Trader Joes, Niman Ranch, cruelty free]

Crew member at (local Trader Joe's) location said Niman Ranch beef was discontinued due to slow sales - is there a location nearby that does still carry it?

Thanks you for your email.  I checked with all surrounding stores and this product has been unavailable for about 3 weeks and is discontinued due to slow sales.  Sorry about that.  Take care and thanks for shopping with us at Trader Joe's.
Steve Haro, Regional Vice President

Niman ranch beef has been discontinued from all Trader Joe's? If that is indeed the case what can you tell me about the living conditions of the beef you do sell? I know Whole Foods prides itself on working with ranchers to ensure and 'support humane living conditions of the animals,' and be assured that our family will not be purchasing any beef from any store that can not match this claim.

We live equidistant from a Safeway and Trader Joe's (and soon to a Whole Foods) and have in the past made special trips to Mountain View and Campbell to buy cruelty-free beef and while I appreciate the stand you have taken on Canadian seafood and cruelty-free eggs I can not in good conscience go back to 'unknown' beef