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Iowa meat locker owner Wes Zanker's felony trial for mislabeling meat has been canceled in favor of a deferred prosecution agreement.

Zanker, owner of Stanhope Meat Locker, allegedly sold mislabeled meat to Whatcha Smoking BBQ and Brew from 2021 to 2023.

The deferred prosecution agreement requires Zanker to comply with Iowa's Meat and Poultry Inspection Act for one year and avoid any criminal convictions.

A trial for a central Iowa meat locker facing felony charges has been canceled and prosecution has been deferred for a year of probation.

Wes Zanker, 46, owner of Stanhope Meat Locker , is accused of mislabeling meat and selling it to a local restaurant across several years. He was charged with ongoing criminal conduct and first-degree fraudulent practice.

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