Beef

JBS Faces Legal Scrutiny Over Alleged Safety Failures at Beef Processing Plant

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MARRERO, La. — A lawsuit filed against JBS USA is shining a spotlight on safety practices at its beef processing facility, raising concerns about the company’s commitment to worker health and safety. The case emerges amid broader discussions about the meatpacking industry, which has faced scrutiny over conditions for employees, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The lawsuit was initiated by an employee who claims serious breaches in safety protocols led to a significant injury while working at the plant. This situation has reignited conversations about the realities faced by laborers in the meat processing sector, … Read more

Lawsuit Unveils USDA’s Alleged Deception in Beef Industry Marketing as Environmental Concerns Rise

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WASHINGTON — The Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) and Earthjustice are taking legal action against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over its failure to respond to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request regarding the Beef Checkoff program. This federal initiative directs millions into the advertising efforts of the beef industry each year. ALDF submitted its request in January 2025, but the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), a USDA agency, did not comply within the mandated 20-business-day timeframe. The lawsuit seeks to obtain crucial information that would clarify the USDA’s involvement in promoting agricultural practices … Read more