Executive at Campbell’s Dismissed Following Derogatory Remarks About Company Products
Campbell’s Soup Company has dismissed executive Martin Bally this week in light of damning allegations. Bally reportedly referred to the company’s products as “highly processed food” meant for “poor people” during a recorded conversation with a former employee. This controversy surfaced from a lawsuit lodged by Robert Garza, a former cybersecurity analyst who was employed in September 2024 and dismissed in January 2025.
As per the lawsuit filed in Michigan, Bally made these derogatory remarks during a meeting in November 2024, which was initially intended to discuss Garza’s salary. The recording supposedly caught Bally making racist comments about Indian workers and alleging that Campbell’s soup contains “bioengineered meat”. Garza reported the incident to his supervisor in January but was dismissed a few weeks later, leading to his retaliation lawsuit.
Initially, Campbell’s put Bally on administrative leave while investigating the allegations. However, after reviewing the 90-minute recording, the company confirmed his dismissal on Wednesday. The company defended its products, asserting that the comments were “vulgar, offensive and false”. They emphasized that their chicken is sourced from USDA-approved U.S. suppliers and is antibiotic-free. This incident has ignited a consumer backlash on social media, with numerous customers threatening to boycott the renowned soup brand.
Source: NBC News