No. 4 packer National Beef Inc. announces plan for initial public stock offeringOctober 13th, 2009 National Beef Inc. announces plan to go publicKANSAS CITY, Mo.
Japan suspends beef imports from US meatpacker over mad cow fears after finding banned partsOctober 10th, 2009 Japan suspends beef imports from US plantTOKYO — Japan suspended beef shipments from an American meatpacker Saturday over its failure to remove cattle parts banned under a bilateral agreement, as officials here raised concerns about U.S. safeguards against mad cow disease.
Feds: Calif. meatpacker tied to largest US beef recall slaughtered 'downer' cows for 4 yearsSeptember 24th, 2009 Suit: Meatpacker used 'downer' cows for 4 yearsLOS ANGELES — A Southern California meatpacking plant that supplied beef to the nation's school lunch program slaughtered stumbling, potentially contaminated cows for four years before undercover video of animal abuse prompted a massive beef recall, federal court filings say. The amended complaint filed late last month in U.S.
2nd brother accused of starting Wisconsin meatpacking plant fire pleads guiltySeptember 1st, 2009 2nd brother pleads guilty in Wis. meatpacker fireMILWAUKEE — The second of two Wisconsin brothers accused of starting a fire that caused $50 million to a meatpacking plant has pleaded guilty.
2nd brother accused of starting Minn. meatpacking plant fire pleads guiltySeptember 1st, 2009 2nd brother pleads guilty in Minn. meatpacker fireMILWAUKEE — The second of two Minnesota brothers accused of starting a fire that caused $50 million to a meatpacking plant has pleaded guilty.
EEOC says Muslim workers suffered discrimination in prayer dispute at Swift meatpacking plantSeptember 1st, 2009 EEOC says Muslim workers suffered discriminationDENVER — Federal officials says a JBS Swift & Co. meatpacking plant in Colorado was wrong to fire more than 100 Muslim workers who walked out during Ramadan last year in a dispute over prayer breaks.
Wis. man pleads guilty in $50 million meatpacking plant fire; brother expected to do the sameAugust 24th, 2009 Wis. man pleads guilty in meatpacking plant fireMILWAUKEE — One of two brothers accused of starting a $50 million fire at a Milwaukee-area meatpacking plant pleaded guilty Monday to reckless endangerment, and his brother is likely to plead guilty to charges next week, the brother's attorney said. Joshua J. Popp, 23, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree recklessly endangering safety in an agreement with prosecutors in which he will serve three years of probation, a period of community service and be subject to other conditions left to the discretion of the court, said Popp's attorney, Steven McGaver.
Officials say at least 27 reported illnesses tied to ground beef from California companyAugust 8th, 2009 Officials: At least 27 ill from Calif. beefVISALIA, Calif.
Officials say at least 28 sick from recalled ground beef from Calif companyAugust 8th, 2009 Officials: 28 sick from Calif. beef in 3 statesSAN FRANCISCO — Health officials in three Western states said Friday at least 28 people have reported illnesses tied to recalled ground beef that may be tainted with salmonella.
Officials say at least 9 reported illnesses tied to ground beef from Calif. companyAugust 7th, 2009 Officials: 9 sick from Calif. beef problemVISALIA, Calif.
Police: Military flare sparked blaze that caused $50M in damages to SE Wis. meatpacking plantJuly 15th, 2009 Police: Wis. plant fire caused by military flareCUDAHY, Wis.
Large blaze at Wis. meatpacking plant leads to evacuation of surrounding area; no injuriesJuly 6th, 2009 Blaze at Wis. meatpacking plant causes evacuationCUDAHY, Wis.
About 100 firefighters battle blaze at Wis. meatpacking plant; nearby residents told to leaveJuly 6th, 2009 About 100 firefighters battle blaze at Wis. plantCUDAHY, Wis.
JBS Swift recalls 41,000 pounds of beef because of possible E. coli contaminationJune 25th, 2009 JBS Swift recalls 41,000 pounds of beefGREELEY, Colo. — JBS Swift Beef Co.
Udder chaos: Cow has beef with NYC slaughterhouse, bolts to freedom but is captured by policeMay 8th, 2009 Cow bolts NY slaughterhouse, milks hour of freedomNEW YORK — A cow has escaped from a New York City slaughterhouse and may have a new lease on life. Police say the black heifer bolted Wednesday afternoon from Musa Hala Inc., which butchers animals according to religious restrictions.
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