Deen Loses Another Major Sponsor

SAVANNAH, G.A. (CNN) – Paula Deen has lost another major sponsor. Smithfield Foods has terminated its contract with the celebrity chef after she admitted using a racial slur. Her comments became public in a lawsuit deposition. Deen is being sued for sexual and racial harassment by a former general manager of one of her Georgia restaurants. Smithfield issued a statement saying it “condemns the use of offensive and discriminatory language” of any kind. Deen became a spokesperson for Smithfield Foods, the country’s largest producer of pork products, in 2006. The Food Network decided not to renew Deen’s contract after the comments came to light.