FY11 11K JMC 401K EX 23

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-123418 on Form S-8 of our report dated June 29, 2011, with respect to the financial statements and schedule of John Morrell & Co. Salaried Employees Incentive Savings Plan included in this Annual Report on Form 11-K as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and for the year ended December 31, 2010.