Qvest LLC, a sanitation contractor, has been fined $171,000 after federal investigators discovered that 11 children were employed at a pork processing plant in Sioux City. The children were found working dangerous overnight shifts, raising serious concerns about child labor practices in the food industry. This incident highlights the ongoing reliance on child labor within the sector, prompting the US Department of Labor to take action. Another sanitation contractor linked to the facility has also faced fines for similar violations, indicating a broader issue within the industry.