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In this undated photo released by Tyson Foods Inc., Donnie Smith is shown. Tyson Foods Inc. named insider Donnie Smith as president and CEO of the world's largest meat producer on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, replacing Leland Tollett who had been holding those positions on an interim basis. (AP Photo/Tyson Foods Inc.) ** NO SALES **
By EMILY FREDRIX

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