Iowa Congressman on DOJ meatpacker investigation: “It’s just been crickets”

A U.S. Congressman is frustrated there have been no updates from the Department of Justice as it investigates major meatpackers.

Iowa Republican Randy Feenstra says the DOJ launched the investigation over two years ago.

“It’s just been crickets and there’s just been no movement or discussion, nothing. And obviously that’s a real concern.”

The DOJ continues to formally investigate antitrust violations among JBS, Tyson Foods, Cargill, and National Beef.

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