Legislation, lawsuit take aim at processing line speeds 07.29.2020 By Erica Shaffer Detractors say workers, already facing COVID-19, face elevated risk for injuries.Read More
Worker sues Central Valley Meat Co. over COVID-19 07.29.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The plaintiff alleges the company sent people back to work after testing positive for the virus.Read More
Lawsuit claims OSHA failed to address ‘imminent dangers’ at meat plant 07.24.2020 By Joel Crews Three workers allege Maid-Rite Specialty Foods didn’t address social distancing and face coverings during the pandemic.Read More
DOJ: Defendant in price-fixing case should not leave the US 07.23.2020 By Erica Shaffer Mikell Fries recently requested permission to go on safari to Tanzania.Read More
Boston Market sues poultry companies over price fixing 07.22.2020 By Ryan McCarthy The lawsuit alleges millions of dollars of losses for the restaurant chain.Read More
Special interest groups accuse Tyson of misleading marketing claims 07.16.2020 By Erica Shaffer The animal welfare and environmental advocates have appealed to FTC to review the matter.Read More
Federal court issues new ruling on California’s foie gras ban 07.16.2020 By Erica Shaffer Out-of-state producers can sell the product to customers in the state.Read More
House representatives introduce cattle transparency measure 07.13.2020 By Ryan McCarthy This is a companion piece of legislation to a bipartisan Senate bill.Read More
Complaint alleges racial discrimination at major meat processors 07.10.2020 By Erica Shaffer Worker advocates filed the action with AMS of the US Department of Agriculture.Read More
Coalition urges Congress to fund inspection shortfall at US ports 07.01.2020 By Joel Crews An estimated $630M shortage in 2021 is related to COVID-19 impact.Read More