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Perdue Farms Hit with $4M Fine for Child Labor Violations

1/17/2025

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Perdue Farms faces a $4 million restitution bill after the U.S. Department of Labor uncovered the employment of minors in perilous conditions at its Accomac, Virginia facility. The company allowed children to work late and operate hazardous machinery. In response, Perdue will enforce compliance measures and pay an additional $150,000 fine to rectify these serious violations.

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Perdue Farms faces a $4 million restitution bill after the U.S. Department of Labor uncovered the employment of minors in perilous conditions at its Accomac, Virginia facility. The company allowed children to work late and operate hazardous machinery. In response, Perdue will enforce compliance measures and pay an additional $150,000 fine to rectify these serious violations.