A February 2023 DOL investigation found illegal child labor in 13 meat processing facilities in eight states, including in Tyson Foods’ facilities.10 According to the investigation, the child labor violations were systemic.11 In more recent months, reports have come out with information on additional illegal child labor in Tyson’s plants, indicating this problem may be more pervasive than initially thought.12 In response, the DOL recently opened investigations into Tyson and Perdue Farms to determine whether the companies relied on illegal child labor to clean slaughterhouses.13 The investigation is ongoing.
ABHMS is a long-term investor in Tyson Foods that has engaged the Company on human rights due diligence, racial equity, labor rights, and water stewardship over the course of many years.
Corporate conductAllegation
Tyson Foods is accused of inadequate workplace safety during pandemic
Workers from several Tyson Foods Arkansas facilities filed a lawsuit claiming inadequate safety precautions caused illness, death, and emotional distress.
As a result, recently, workers from several Tyson Foods facilities in Arkansas have filed a lawsuit against the company claiming that inadequate workplace safety precautions during the early days of the pandemic have led to illness, death, and emotional distress.
Corporate conductSettlement
Tyson Foods settles price-fixing claims with $221.5M payment
Tyson Foods pays $221.5 million to settle allegations of historical price-fixing.
(Tyson Foods), a US company and one of the world’s largest processors of chicken, beef, and pork ranks 39 out of 45 companies.3 Compared to 2023, the company does not seem to have taken steps to strengthen its performance and disclosure on forced labour issues within its supply chain.
Corporate conductConfirmed
USDA collects 18000 documents on Tyson Foods
The U.S. Department of Agriculture collected nearly 18,000 documents related to Tyson Foods.
Despite remaining tight-lipped about its investigation into Tyson Foods, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has collected nearly 18,000 related documents.
Workplace equityRecall
Tyson Foods recalls 36000lbs of chicken nuggets
Tyson Foods recalls more than 36,000lbs of chicken nuggets over rubber contamination fears.
Chicken Nuggest Crisis: Tyson Foods recall more than 36,000lbs of chicken nuggets over rubber contamination fears
Black Tyson Foods employee says harassment with nooses and castration threats left him fearful for his life | The Independent
Labor & working conditionsAllegation
Workers filed dozens of lawsuits against Tyson Foods alleging millions of dollars in wage theft due to the company's failure to keep wage
Workers have filed dozens of lawsuits against Tyson Foods alleging millions of dollars in “wage theft” for its failure to keep wage and hour records and to properly pay workers for overtime as required by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Workers have filed dozens of lawsuits against Tyson Foods alleging millions of dollars in “wage theft” for its failure to keep wage and hour records and to properly pay workers for overtime as required by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
While Perkins’ injuries were extreme, she was among dozens of employees of Tyson Foods, one of America’s largest meatpacking companies, who have been injured in ammonia leaks over the last decade, a CNN investigation found.
Workplace equityAllegation
Tyson Foods is accused of enforcing COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Tyson Foods is accused of enforcing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate in an employment class action in Arkansas.
We write to express concern about complaints submitted to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requesting an investigation into Tyson Foods, Inc.’s (Tyson) misleading advertising to consumers.
We request that the FTC, which is charged with enforcing civil antitrust law and protecting consumers, investigate this serious matter. Specifically, we request responses to the following questions: 1. What is the status of the FTC’s investigation of Tyson Foods’ alleged false marketing?