A former Campbell’s Soup employee has filed a lawsuit after reportedly recording Vice President Martin Bally delivering an explosive, hour-long tirade about the company’s products — remarks now fueling online controversy and raising questions about what’s really in the soup millions of Americans eat.
According a news report on the explosive revelations, the lawsuit has been filed by former security analyst Robert Garza. In the suit, it is alleged that Bally slammed Campbell’s ingredients, claiming the company uses “bioengineered meat” and even “3-D printed chicken.” He reportedly added that some products are “s–t for f—ing poor people” and admitted he personally wouldn’t eat certain items.
Garza says he recorded the rant because Bally’s comments were “racist, hostile, and unprofessional” and contributed to an unsafe work environment.
The lawsuit also alleges Garza faced retaliation after raising concerns with management, which prompted him to take legal action.
Campbell’s Soup issued a statement saying the alleged comments “do not reflect our values,” and if the recording is authentic, the remarks are “unacceptable.” The company has not confirmed whether any disciplinary action has been taken.
The recording reportedly took place at a restaurant in January when Garza, who primarily worked remotely, met with Bally to discuss his salary. Garza said he felt physically sick after hearing the comments and initially kept the recordings private while reporting the incident to his supervisor. He claims the company never followed up, leaving him unemployed for nearly ten months.
Social media has been abuzz over Bally’s alleged criticisms of Campbell’s ingredients, particularly the references to lab-grown meat and “fake chicken,” sparking wider discussion about food labeling and corporate transparency.
Garza told Click On Detroit, “They have a motto, like we treat you like family…that’s just not the case.” He criticized the company’s handling of the situation as “simply terrible.”
This case raises broader questions about workplace culture at major corporations and the accountability of executives whose private remarks, once public, can cause reputational damage. Campbell’s is reportedly investigating the matter.
