Virginia | 1-15321 | 52-0845861 | ||||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
200 Commerce Street Smithfield, Virginia | 23430 | |||
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
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SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. | ||
Date: April 6, 2011 | /s/ Michael H. Cole | |
Michael H. Cole | ||
Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary |
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