HONDURAN company accused of tainted melons lays off workers - (Associated Press)
March 27, 2008 – 9:16 pmhttp://www.wtol.com/Global/story.asp?S=8075628
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras — Honduran melon company Agropecuaria Montelibano was cited as saying it has laid off 1,800 workers after the U.S. blocked imports following a salmonella outbreak.
The company estimated that its losses will reach $21 million.
Honduran officials are demanding the United States compensate the company. They say there is no scientific proof the fruit was first infected in Honduras.
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