Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
COVID-19 workplace outbreaks
Several JBS facilities in the United States and Canada reported large COVID-19 outbreaks, worker deaths, temporary closures, and allegations concerning workplace practices. The company disputed claims that employees were pressured to work while sick.
2020
Family files wrongful-death lawsuit against JBS plant
Lawsuit filed
The family of Enock Benjamin filed a lawsuit against the JBS Beef Plant and JBS and its affiliates, alleging the plant failed to protect employees from COVID-19 and that its negligence led to Benjamin’s wrongful death. The allegations are not presented as a court determination.
Source excerpt
The suit, filed in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas Thursday, argues that the local slaughterhouse failed to provide basic protections for their employees, and that this negligence led to Benjamin's wrongful death.
JBS and its affiliates, including its Brazilian parent company, JBS S.A., are named in the suit.
2017
Brazilian meat-inspection investigation
Brazilian police investigated alleged bribery involving food-sanitation inspectors and meat processors. JBS was among the companies examined, denied wrongdoing, and said it had taken action concerning an implicated employee.
2017
Corruption and political-payment disclosures
Executives of J&F Investimentos disclosed alleged payments to Brazilian politicians, producing a major corporate and political crisis. J&F later agreed to a large leniency settlement with Brazilian authorities.
2017
Amazon deforestation supply-chain allegations
Brazilian environmental authorities accused JBS of buying cattle linked to farms involved in illegal Amazon deforestation. JBS denied wrongdoing and faced continuing scrutiny over traceability and supplier controls.