Federal Investigation Launched into Perdue Farms and Tyson Foods for Alleged Child Labor Violations
The U.S. Labor Department is investigating Perdue Farms and Tyson Foods, two major poultry producers, following reports of migrant children as young as 13 working overnight shifts to clean their plants. The investigation comes after a harrowing account of a 14-year-old boy who suffered a severe injury while working at a Perdue slaughterhouse. Under federal law, such hazardous tasks are prohibited for individuals under 18. Perdue Farms confirmed awareness of the investigation and plans to cooperate, while Tyson Foods stated it was not aware of any inquiry. This federal investigation follows the Biden administration's commitment to combat illegal child labor, which has seen a significant increase in violations in recent years.
- Perdue Farms and Tyson Foods under federal inquiry over reports of illegal child labor NPR
- Perdue, Tyson probed by feds over employment of migrant children who likely washed bloody floors and razor-sharp machines New York Post
- Perdue and Tyson Under Federal Investigation Over Child Labor The Wall Street Journal
- Tyson & Purdue under investigation after child labor reports Yahoo Finance
- DOL opens child labor investigation into Tyson, Perdue facilities MEAT+POULTRY
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