Investigators Allege A Shocking Case Of Child Labor In A U.S. Meatpacking Plant

Regulators say Exclusive Poultry Inc. had kids as young as 14 working to debone chickens with sharp knives and “operate power-driven lifts to move pallets.”

Regulators say Exclusive Poultry Inc. had kids as young as 14 working to debone chickens with sharp knives and “operate power-driven lifts to move pallets.”
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The French supermarket put notices on shelves in parts of Europe to inform customers of the decision.
The French state-owned firm’s plans are subject to approvals by regulators in the UK.
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