IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,	)

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Plaintiff,	)

)	Civil Action No.1:03-CV-00434 (HHK)

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SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.,	)

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Defendant.	)

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DECLARATION OF MICHAEL J. FORQUER

(28 U.S.C. § 1746)

I, Michael J. Forquer, under penalties of perjury, state:

1.	I am over the age of eighteen and fully competent to testify to the facts in this declaration. Except where otherwise noted, this declaration is based on my personal knowledge.

2.	I am a paralegal in the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice and have held this position since March 1978.

3.	On March 31, 2003, I went to the Safeway Food & Drug located at 1747 Columbia Road, Northwest; Washington, DC 20009. During this visit, I saw the following products on the shelves:

a.	Smithfield by Luter Lard; Smithfield Packing Co., Inc., Smithfield, VA 23430;

b.	Smithfield by Luter Manteca; Smithfield Packing Co., Inc., Smithfield, VA 23430.

c.	Premium Smithfield Ham Sausage; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

d.	Premium Smithfield Bacon, Center Cut 40% Lower Fat Bacon; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

e.	Premium Smithfield Cold Cuts 97% Fat Free Cooked Ham; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 2430;

f.	Premium Smithfield Cold Cuts 97% Fat Free Honey Ham; Smithfield Packing Co.; Smithfield, VA 23430;

g.	Smithfield Premium Bacon Naturally Hickory Smoked Maple Flavored Bacon; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

h.	Smithfield Premium Bacon Naturally Hickory Smoked Thick Sliced Bacon; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

i.	Premium Smithfield Deli Cooked Ham; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

j.	Smithfield Wursthous German Brand Bologna; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

k.	Premium Smithfield Deli Canadian Brand Maple Ham; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

l.	Premium Smithfield Pork Chef's Prime Roast, Tender 'n Easy; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

m.	Premium Smithfield Smoked Chops Smoked Boneless Pork Chops; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

n.	Premium Smithfield Pork - Pork Shoulder Picnic; Smithfield Packing Co.;

o.	Premium Smithfield Pork - Pork Neckbones; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

p.	Premium Smithfield Pork - Pork Feet Split; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

q.	Premium Smithfield Pork - Pork Feet; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

r.	Premium Smithfield Pork Sliced Pork Fat Back; Smithfield Packing Co., Inc., Smithfield, VA 23430;

s.	Premium Smithfield Pork - Pork Fat Back; Smithfield Packing Co., Inc., Smithfield, VA 23430, a subsidiary of Smithfield Foods, Inc.;

t.	Premium Smithfield Pork Smoked Pork Neckbones; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

u.	Premium Smithfield Pork Smoke Pork Hocks; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

v.	Premium Smithfield Turkey Smoked Turkey Necks; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

w.	Premium Smithfield Turkey Smoked Turkey Wings; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

x.	Premium Smithfield Smoked Chops; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

y.	Premium Smithfield Ham Center Slice Hardwood Smoked; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

z.	Premium Smithfield Pork Smoked Sliced Peppered Country Cured Pork Jowls; Smithfield Ham and Products Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

aa.	Premium Smithfield Ham Half Ham Hardwood Smoked; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

bb.	Premium Smithfield Ham Hickory Smoked Boneless Ham; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430, www.smithfield.com;

cc.	Premium Smithfield Ham Boneless Sliced Honey Glazed Smoked Ham; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

dd.	Jamestown Brand Sliced Bacon, Hardwood Smoked; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

ee.	Gwaltney Great Dogs Chicken Franks, 3 pound pack; Gwaltney, Smithfield, VA 23430;

ff.	Gwaltney Great Dogs Chicken Franks, 1 pound pack; Gwaltney, Smithfield, VA 23430;

gg.	Gwaltney Beef Bacon; Gwaltney, Smithfield, VA 23431;

hh.	Gwaltney Hardwood Smoked Premium Sliced Bacon; Gwaltney, Smithfield, VA 23430;

ii.	Gwaltney Brown Sugar Virginia Cured Bacon; Gwaltney of Smithfield, Ltd., Smithfield, VA 23431;

jj.	Basse's Choice Honey Cured Smoked Tavern Ham by Gwaltney; Basse's Choice Plantation Ltd.

kk.	Gwaltney Mild Smoked Sausage (Bun length); Gwaltney, Smithfield, VA 23430;

ll.	Gwaltney Hot n' Spicy Smoked Sausage (Bun length); Gwaltney, Smithfield, VA 23430;

mm.	Esskay Sliced Bacon; Esskay, Inc. Baltimore, MD 21204;

nn.	Esskay Fat Free, Lower Sodium Silver Label Ham; Esskay, Inc., Baltimore, MD 21204;

oo.	Esskay Barbecue Sauce Loaf; Esskay, Inc., Baltimore, MD 21204;

pp.	Esskay Beef Bologna; Eskkay, Inc., Baltimore, MD 21204;

qq.	Esskay Cooked Pork Chitterlings with sauce; Distributed by Esskay, Inc. 21204;

rr.	Oriole Esskay Franks; Esskay, Inc., Baltimore, MD 21204;

ss.	Redskin Beef Franks; Esskay, Inc., Baltimore, MD 21204;

tt.	Esskay Chipped Beef; Esskay, Inc., Baltimore, MD 21204;

uu.	Esskay Low Sodium Chipped Beef; Esskay, Inc., Baltimore, MD 21204;

4.	On March 31, 2003, at 1747 Columbia Road, Northwest; Washington, DC 20009, I picked up the Safeway weekly advertisement circular for March 26 through April 1, 2003, attached hereto as Exhibit 1; Smithfield Seasoned Pork Loin Roast Peppercorn, Italian Garlic and Herb and Southwest Roast; Esskay Oriole Meat Franks; and Jamestown Sliced Bacon are advertised therein.

5.	On March 31, 2003, I went to the Metro K IGA located at 1864 Columbia Road, Northwest; Washington, DC 20009. During this visit, I saw the following products on the shelves:

a.	Premium Smithfield Bacon Naturally Hickory Smoked, No Sugar Added, 25% Lower Sodium Bacon; The Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

b.	Premium Smithfield Bacon Naturally Hickory Smoked Brown Sugar Cured Bacon; The Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

c.	Gwaltney Great Bolony Chicken Bologna; Gwaltney, Smithfield, VA 23430;

d.	Gwaltney Great Sausage Fresh Pork Sausage Mild; Gwaltney, Smithfield, VA 23430;

e.	Gwaltney Great Dogs Turkey Frankfurters; Gwaltney, Smithfield, VA 23430;

f.	Gwaltney Great Dogs Chicken Franks; Gwaltney, Smithfield, VA 23430.

6.	On March 31, 2003, I went to the Giant Food Inc. located at 4303 Connecticut Avenue, Northwest; Washington, DC 20008. During this visit, I saw the following products on the shelves:

a.	Smithfield by Luter Pork Sausage Mild; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

b.	Smithfield by Luter Pork Sausage Hot; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

c.	Premium Smithfield Hot Dogs Jumbo Beef Hot Dogs; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

d.	Premium Smithfield Cold Cuts 97% Fat Free Honey Ham; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

e.	Premium Smithfield Cold Cuts 96% Fat Free Oven Roasted Turkey Breast; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

f.	Premium Smithfield Cold Cuts 97% Cooked Ham; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

g.	Premium Smithfield Bacon Cracked Peppercorn; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

h.	Premium Smithfield Bacon Maple Flavored Sliced Bacon; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

i.	Premium Smithfield Bacon Naturally Hickory Smoked Bacon 25% Lower Sodium Bacon; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

j.	Premium Smithfield Bacon Naturally Hickory Smoked Bacon; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

k.	Premium Smithfield Brown Sugar Cured Bacon; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

l.	Premium Smithfield Ham Sausage; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

m.	Premium Smithfield Pork - Pork Neckbones; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

n.	Premium Smithfield Entrees Mexican Style Shredded Pork; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430, www.smithfield.com;

o.	Premium Smithfield Entrees Dinner Style Meatloaf; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430, www.smithfield.com;

p.	Premium Smithfield Entrees Pork Roast with Gravy; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430, www.smithfield.com;

q.	Smithfield Lean Generation Pork – Pork Loin Fillet Teriyaki Flavor; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430;

r.	Smithfield Lean Generation Pork – Pork Loin Fillet Honey Barbecue Flavor; Smithfield Packing Co.;

s.	Smithfield Lean Generation Pork – Pork Loin Fillet Italian Style Garlic & Herb; Smithfield Packing Co.;

t.	Virginia's Choice Mild Red Barbecue Sauce with Pork; Smithfield Ham & Products Co., Smithfield, VA 23430, www.smithfieldbbq.com;

u.	Virginia's Choice Mild Red Barbecue with Chicken; Smithfield Ham & Products Co., Smithfield, VA 23430, www.smithfieldbbq.com;

v.	Virginia's Choice Pork with Barbecue Sauce; Smithfield Ham & Products Co., Smithfield, VA 23430, www.smithfieldbbq.com ;

w.	Premium Smithfield Ham Hardwood Smoked Ham; Smithfield Packing Co., Smithfield, VA 23430.

x.	Gwaltney Big 8's Jumbo Beef Hot Dogs; Gwaltney, Smithfield, VA 23430;

y.	Gwaltney Big 8's Bologna; Gwaltney, Smithfield, VA 23430;

z.	Gwaltney Great Bologny Chicken Bologna; Gwaltney, Smithfield, VA 23430;

aa.	Gwaltney Great Bologny Turkey Bologna; Gwaltney, Smithfield, VA 23430;

bb.	Gwaltney Bacon - Virginia Cured Hardwood, Smoked Bacon; Gwaltney, Smithfield, VA 23430;

cc.	Gwaltney Beef Bacon; Gwaltney, Smithfield, VA 23431;

dd.	Gwaltney Brown Sugar Bacon; Gwaltney of Smithfield, Ltd., Smithfield, VA 23431;

ee.	Gwaltney Hardwood Smoked Premium Sliced Bacon; Gwaltney, Smithfield, VA 23430;

ff.	Gwaltney Great Sausage Hot; Gwaltney, Smithfield, VA 23430;

gg.	Gwaltney Great Sausage Mild; Gwaltney, Smithfield, VA 23430;

hh.	Gwaltney Pork Fatback; Gwaltney, Smithfield, VA 23430;

ii.	Redskins Premium Beef Franks; Esskay, Inc., Baltimore, MD 21204;

jj.	Esskay Prosciuttini Peppered Ham; Esskay, Inc., Baltimore, MD 21204;

kk.	Esskay Orioles; Esskay, Inc., Baltimore, MD 21204;

ll.	Esskay Beef Franks; Esskay, Inc., Baltimore, MD 21204;

mm.	Esskay Chipped Beef; Esskay, Inc., Baltimore, MD 21204;

nn.	Esskay Lower Sodium Chipped Beef; Esskay, Inc., Baltimore, MD 21204;

oo.	Esskay Sliced Bacon Lower Sodium; Esskay, Inc., Baltimore, MD 21204

7.	On March 31, 2003, at 4304 Connecticut Avenue, Northwest; Washington, DC 20008, I picked up the Giant weekly advertisement circular for March 30 through April 5, 2003, attached hereto as Exhibit 2; Gwaltney Big 8's Jumbo Beef Hot Dogs; and Gwaltney Sliced Bacon, regular or Brown Sugar are advertised therein.

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on April __, 2003.

Michael J. Forquer

Paralegal for the United States