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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Chino Meat-Plant Owner Testifies in Washington

    Testifying before Congress today, the head of the Westland/Hallmark slaughterhouse in Chino admitted that his "system broke down." Westland/Hallmark was closed after the biggest meat recall in history.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Testifying before Congress today, the head of the Westland/Hallmark slaughterhouse in Chino admitted that his "system broke down." Westland/Hallmark was closed after the biggest meat recall in history. In written testimony, company head Steve Mandell told a committee that, contrary to an infamous video secretly taped by the Humane Society, no sick cows were allowed to be slaughtered. Then he was shown a second video. David Kesmodel reports for the Wall Street Journal on the food and beverage industries.

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    If You Like Fresh, Wild-Caught Salmon, You May Be Out of Luck
    1. 1:09Chino Meat-Plant Owner Testifies in WashingtonYou’re reading this
    2. 11:10Where Have All the Salmon Gone?
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      David Kesmodel

      Reporter, Wall Street Journal

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    The full episode

    1 of 2
    If You Like Fresh, Wild-Caught Salmon, You May Be Out of Luck
    1. 1:09Chino Meat-Plant Owner Testifies in WashingtonYou’re reading this
    2. 11:10Where Have All the Salmon Gone?
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