Heinz In A Pickle Over Politics

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The HJ Heinz Co. has found itself in a sticky situation, and it’s not the ketchup that’s causing the mess. Blame the more-partisan-than-usual nature of this year’s election, which has prompted closer scrutiny of Teresa Heinz Kerry’s connection to the Pittsburgh company.

While experts say it’s a situation any business might face when a person with some link to the company gets involved in politics, the highly polarized electorate is making matters worse.

Heinz says it wants to get the facts straight.



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