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Feds Dig Into Price-Fixing by Egg, Tomato Processors

New inquiries add to list of investigations

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 23, 2008 3:35 PM CDT

(Newser) – The Justice Department is investigating allegations of price-fixing by tomato and egg processors, the Wall Street Journal reports today. California processor SK Foods is facing allegations it bribed buyers at six companies to pay inflated prices for tomato paste and chili peppers. Tomato prices have...   Read full story »

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