The justice department says the company agreed to plead guilty for its role in fixing the prices of packaged seafood sold in the U.S.
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According to authorities, Starkist and co-conspirators agreed to fix the prices of canned tuna fish.
It started in 2011 and lasted through late 2013.
Starkist faces a criminal fine of up to $100 million.
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The amount of the fine will be determined at a sentencing hearing.
The plea agreement is still subject to court approval.
Starkist has not commented publicly on its agreement to plead guilty.