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Coverage of Smithfield Foods in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 15 · 10:40 UTCMost recent: Jul 20 · 21:44 UTC
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Recent coverage
  • POLITICSJul 20 · 21:44 UTCWASHINGTON CITY PAPER
    Big Pork is Betraying Farmers and American Voters to Serve a Chinese Corporation

    The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is pushing the 'Save Our Bacon Act' (SOB Act), which would eliminate over 600 state pre-harvest farming standards, including animal welfare laws. Smithfield Foods, a Chinese-owned corporation, heavily influences NPPC and benefits from the bill, which undermines state laws passed by voters to improve livestock treatment.

  • HEALTHJun 15 · 10:40 UTCWSOC ABC CHARLOTTE
    CR Investigation: Concerning levels of additives found in some popular snack foods

    Consumer Reports and Yuka tested 40 processed foods/drinks, finding 25% contained concerning additive levels, rising to over a third with contaminants. The FDA declined to comment on specific results but mentioned a stronger post-market review process. Companies like Kraft Heinz and Ocean Spray stated their products meet U.S. standards and plan to remove artificial additives.