JBS, Smithfield

Alleged price-fixing conspiracy among pork producers that raised prices for direct purchasers.

This settlement resolves claims that JBS, Smithfield, and other pork producers conspired to fix prices of pork products sold directly to purchasers, resulting in inflated prices. Eligible direct purchasers may receive cash payments proportional to their purchases during the covered period.

• Consumers and companies that purchased pork products directly from defendant pork producers.
• Purchases made between January 1, 2009 and January 22, 2021.