The Labor Department launched investigations into the two major poultry producers after reports that migrant children as young as 13 have been working overnight shifts to clean the companies' plants.
published last week a harrowing account of a 14-year-old boy, Marcos Cux, whose arm was nearly torn off while working at a Perdue slaughterhouse on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.Cux was hired by one of Perdue's contractors tasked with cleaning operations. He and other middle and high school-aged children made up about a third of the overnight shifts at the plant — handling acid and pressure hoses to wash away blood and meat scraps from industrial machines.
Perdue spokesperson Andrea Staub confirmed the company is aware of the federal investigation and said it plans to cooperate. Meanwhile, Tyson Foods said it was not aware of any investigation as of Monday afternoon and therefore declined to comment.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Tyson Foods and Perdue Farms face federal probe over possible child labor violationsInvestigation of the two poultry giants follows NYT report of migrant children cleaning slaughterhouses overnight in Virginia.
Les mer »
Tyson, Perdue Face Federal Investigations Over Alleged Use of Migrant Child LaborThe U.S. Department of Labor is investigating meat companies Tyson Foods and Perdue Farms over allegations that migrant children were used to cle...
Les mer »
Perdue and Tyson Under Federal Investigation Over Child LaborThe U.S. Labor Department probe follows a report that the poultry suppliers used contractors that employed migrant children as young as 13.
Les mer »
10 central Ohio farms where you can find pumpkins, apples this fall10TV has compiled a list of area farms where you can get your pumpkin, apple and corn maze fix.
Les mer »
Perdue, Tyson probed by feds over employment of migrant children who likely washed bloody floors and razor-sharp machinesCleaning company Fayette Industrial has reprtedly been hired by Perdue and Tyson to wash bloodied floors, razor-sharp machines and other equipment during overnight shifts.
Les mer »
One of America's favorite comfort foods to be celebrated at festival in AvonMacaroni and cheese is a comfort food with endless recipes. The Ohio Mac & Cheese Festival takes place at Mercy Health Stadium in Avon on Sept. 30.
Les mer »