Summary
Florida's Attorney General is investigating Campbell Soup for allegedly violating a state law prohibiting lab-grown meat. This investigation follows a secret recording of a Campbell executive discussing negative perceptions of the company's products and bioengineered meat. The company denies using lab-grown meat in its products.
Key Facts
- Florida's Attorney General, James Uthmeier, threatens to close companies violating the state's ban on lab-grown meat.
- An investigation into Campbell Soup has begun following a secretly recorded conversation.
- The recording includes a Campbell executive making derogatory comments about the company's products and mentioning bioengineered meat.
- Campbell Soup asserts its products use real chicken from US suppliers, adhering to quality standards.
- Lab-grown meat is banned in seven states, including Florida, with the law passed last year.
- The recording was made by a former employee, Robert Garza, who is suing Campbell Soup for employment discrimination.
- Campbell's Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer is temporarily on leave while the company investigates the claims.
