Campbell's Soup Giant Faces Backlash Over Alleged Racist Comments by Former Executive
The well-known soup company Campbell's is facing a crisis after it dismissed a high-ranking executive accused of making racist and derogatory comments about the company's products and its Indian employees. Martin Bally, who was the vice-president of the company's IT department, was recorded saying that Campbell's soups are made for "poor people" and denigrating his own ethnic group.
According to a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by former security analyst Robert Garza, who allegedly overheard Bally making these comments in 2018. In an hour-long rant, Bally also made light of the health benefits of Campbell's products, stating that "bioengineered meat" is used and that he wouldn't eat such chicken.
The lawsuit claims that Bally went on to attack the intelligence of Indian employees at the company, saying that they couldn't think for themselves. When Garza tried to discuss his salary with Bally, who was under the influence of drugs, he allegedly retaliated against him after he made a complaint about Bally's behavior.
Campbell's has since apologized for the comments, which it described as "vulgar and false". The company has dismissed Bally from his position and stated that this type of language is unacceptable and will not be tolerated in any circumstances.
However, Campbell's has pushed back on one of the allegations made against them - that their chicken soup contains bioengineered meat. The company claims that all their soups are made with no antibiotics ever chicken meat and denies making such claims as "absurd".
The incident highlights the need for greater accountability among corporate leaders and the importance of creating a more inclusive workplace culture.
The well-known soup company Campbell's is facing a crisis after it dismissed a high-ranking executive accused of making racist and derogatory comments about the company's products and its Indian employees. Martin Bally, who was the vice-president of the company's IT department, was recorded saying that Campbell's soups are made for "poor people" and denigrating his own ethnic group.
According to a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by former security analyst Robert Garza, who allegedly overheard Bally making these comments in 2018. In an hour-long rant, Bally also made light of the health benefits of Campbell's products, stating that "bioengineered meat" is used and that he wouldn't eat such chicken.
The lawsuit claims that Bally went on to attack the intelligence of Indian employees at the company, saying that they couldn't think for themselves. When Garza tried to discuss his salary with Bally, who was under the influence of drugs, he allegedly retaliated against him after he made a complaint about Bally's behavior.
Campbell's has since apologized for the comments, which it described as "vulgar and false". The company has dismissed Bally from his position and stated that this type of language is unacceptable and will not be tolerated in any circumstances.
However, Campbell's has pushed back on one of the allegations made against them - that their chicken soup contains bioengineered meat. The company claims that all their soups are made with no antibiotics ever chicken meat and denies making such claims as "absurd".
The incident highlights the need for greater accountability among corporate leaders and the importance of creating a more inclusive workplace culture.
. I get that everyone has bad days but this is on another level. As for Campbell's pushing back on the bioengineered meat claim, I think they should have been more transparent from the start 
. It might not be entirely true to say that all their soups are made with no antibiotics ever chicken meat, even if it's not entirely accurate to say they contain bioengineered meat. Maybe instead of trying to cover it up, they could have just admitted that some farms might use those practices and offered a more nuanced answer 
. Either way, I think Campbell's is taking steps in the right direction by dismissing Bally from his position and apologizing for the comments 
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... they apologized for martin bally's comments and even fired him, which is pretty cool, right? 
but it seems like the whole thing is blown out of proportion now. like, the guy made some nasty comments, yeah, that's not cool, but come on, we're all humans, we all have bad days, you know? 
and campbell's has actually been pretty good about supporting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. they even have a bunch of diverse employees working for them! 
so maybe we should give them a break? 
. I mean, his comments were straight up racist and disgusting, but they're just giving him a slap on the wrist instead of firing him and doing some real damage control 
. And now they're pushing back on that whole bioengineered meat thing? That's just laughable 
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... and the fact that bally made these comments in 2018 and no one did anything about it until now is wild 
... it just goes to show how toxic workplaces can be and we need more people speaking out against this kind of stuff 
! Like, I get it, people make mistakes, but this guy's comments are straight-up disgusting 
. Who makes racist comments about their own company's products? It's like he was speaking for Campbell's and everything 
. And now they're trying to downplay the whole bioengineered meat thing, that's just weird 
. I mean, if you're gonna deny it, at least be honest and say so instead of making absurd claims 
. Anyway, kudos to Robert Garza for speaking up about this and holding Campbell's accountable 
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i remember when this stuff was already old news in 2018 
but its like campbell's just now trying to revive their rep by distancing themselves from bally and saying they never said those things 
newsflash, us internet users can fact check everything and we're not afraid to call you out when you mess up 
. It's wild how someone in a leadership position can let their guard down like that and make such hurtful remarks 
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You gotta be more careful with your words, especially when it comes to something as important as food. I get that they might've been trying to deflect attention from Bally's racist comments, but it's just not gonna fly 
. Let's keep pushing for more accountability and a culture that values everyone equally 
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so like, campbells soup is getting roasted for real for their ex exec's racist comments 
and campbells for finally apologizing and dismissing him 
. I mean, can't they see how their words are affecting those people? It's like, what kind of company tolerates this kind of behavior? 
My kids would be so disappointed in a company that doesn't stand up for equality and respect.
. Like, how can they not see that this is just another example of them trying to cover something up? As a parent, I want my kids to know that corporations can't just sweep things under the rug and expect everything to be okay 
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. Companies need to take responsibility for their actions and create a more inclusive workplace culture 
. We can't just ignore the fact that racism is still rampant in some places 
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. And to make matters worse, they're denying that their chicken soup contains bioengineered meat! It's like they think we're all stupid or something 
. And Campbell's response, while apologetic, still feels like they're trying to downplay the severity of the situation 
. It's not just about firing someone who made racist comments, it's about creating a culture of respect and inclusivity that goes beyond just one person 
meanwhile, martin bally gets let go for making some hurtful comments about indian employees... but he's basically gotten away with his racist and derogatory behavior 
And those comments about the soups being for "poor people"? That could just be him trying to stir up some controversy. And let's not forget, Campbell's has apologized and fired the guy - that's more than enough, don't you think? I mean, we're talking about a company that's been around for centuries here... what do we really know about Bally's intentions? Maybe he was just trying to make a point. 
. Campbell's apology is just too little, too late 