Tyson disputes USDA claims on beef plant sales
Tyson Foods clarified that it will sell its recently shuttered beef plants to any qualified buyer, disputing claims by a USDA official that sales would be restricted.
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TYSON FOODS INC-CL A disputed claims by the United States Department of Agriculture that it agreed to sell shuttered beef plants exclusively to domestic buyers. The dispute highlights rising political tensions over food costs and industry consolidation ahead of the November elections. Record beef prices have intensified scrutiny on major meatpackers controlling the domestic supply chain.
