Cargill had announced it would terminate its contracts with PSSI in early 2023, following the investigation by the Department of Labor that accused PSSI of child labor violations.

ATP testing technology allows FSQA staff to swab surfaces before production begins.

Diego Alvarez boasts 15 years of experience implementing compliance programs in the United States as well as in South America, Africa and Asia.

Several other child labor investigations have occurred throughout the United States in 2023.

The creation of JBS Sanitation follows the child-labor allegations against JBS’s previous sanitation service provider, PSSI.

Two lawmakers urged Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to suspend government contracts with meatpacking giant JBS SA, including its subsidiaries.

Cargill said it is looking to alternate solutions that do not compromise its commitment to people and food safety.

Tim Mulhere will assume the CEO role on April 24, succeeding Dan Taft, who is expected to retire after 24 years at the company.

PSSI is to pay $1.5 million in civil penalties after DOL found that at least 102 workers from 13 to 17 years of age were cleaning meatpacking plants.

PSSI stated that ending the contract would affect all employees at both locations with those impacted being paid through the end of both contracts, which will end in January 2023.