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Exhibit 23
Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Auditors
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Annual Report (Form
10-K) of Tyson Foods, Inc. of our report dated November 13, 2000,
included in the 2000 Annual Report to Shareholders of Tyson Foods, Inc.
We also consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statements (Form S-8 Nos. 33-30680; 333-02135; 2-81928; 2-44550; 33-
53028; 333-22883; 333-22881; 33-54716; and 33-53026, as amended by 33-
57515) pertaining to certain employee benefit plans of Tyson Foods, Inc.
and the Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-53171) and in the
related Prospectus of our report dated November 13, 2000, with respect
to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Tyson Foods,
Inc. included or incorporated by reference in this Annual Report (Form
10-K) for the year ended September 30, 2000.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
December 8, 2000 ---------------------
Little Rock, Arkansas Ernst & Young LLP
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