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Peanut Corp. Banned From Federal Work

Salmonella outbreak shows lack of integrity, honesty: USDA

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(Newser) – The Peanut Corporation of America was barred today from government contracts for a year as the criminal investigation into a deadly salmonella outbreak sourced to its Georgia plant gathers steam, Reuters reports. “The company lacks business integrity and business honesty,” steamed a Department of Agriculture spokesman. The PCA’s chief was also booted today from a USDA advisory board on peanut quality and handling standards.

Peanut Corporation of America is operated from offices behind the home of its president, Stewart Parnell. He was kicked off a USDA advisory board today.
Peanut Corporation of America is operated from offices behind the home of its president, Stewart Parnell. He was kicked off a USDA advisory board today.   (AP Photo)
The Senate Agriculture Committee meets to discuss the the salmonella outbreak. The PCA has been suspended from government contracts for a year.
The Senate Agriculture Committee meets to discuss the the salmonella outbreak. The PCA has been suspended from government contracts for a year.   (AP Photo)
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The PCA "lacks integrity and honesty," a government spokesman said today.   (AP Photo)
Georgia State Senator John Bulloch holds up a jar of peanut butter. The Peanut Corporation of America has been barred from government contracts for a year as a result of the salmonella outbreak.
Georgia State Senator John Bulloch holds up a jar of peanut butter. The Peanut Corporation of America has been barred from government contracts for a year as a result of the salmonella outbreak.   (AP Photo)
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