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A Look At The Company Behind The Egg Recall

from National Public Radio
August 24, 2010

The Iowa egg producer linked to the salmonella outbreak has a long history of violations. And the family-owned company, DeCoster Operations, has paid millions of dollars in fines and penalties to settle environmental, labor and immigration complaints. NPR's Melissa Block talks to Philip Brasher, who has been covering this story for the Des Moines Register.

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  • All Things Considered, August 24, 2010
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