DOWNERS GROVE, IL — Hearthside Food Solutions, one of the largest contract food manufacturers in the US, has responded to a New York Times article alleging the commercial baking company employs underage workers and engages in unsafe working conditions in one of its plants.
“We are appalled by the New York Times article alleging that the industry is employing underage individuals in unsafe conditions, and further suggesting some of these issues may be taking place at one of our locations,” said Darlene Nicosia, Hearthside’s CEO, in a statement on the company’s website. “Our hearts break for the young people whose stories are documented in the article.”