Smithfield Foods has not yet taken legal action.

The launch of an ad campaign calling attention to alleged abusive labor practices at Smithfield Foods.

Smithfield Foods is the world's largest pork processor and producer.

Shares of Smithfield Foods rose 82 cents, to $29.95.

In just a few years under Luter's leadership, Smithfield Foods returned to financial health and even began to expand.

Smithfield Foods purchased the plant with the stated intention of refurbishing and reopening the plant.

Cargill was later outbid by Smithfield Foods, the nation's biggest pork producer and processor.

It was sold to Smithfield Foods in 2006.

The report cited working conditions in Smithfield Foods as an example.

Eckrich is a prepared meat brand owned by Smithfield Foods.