Consent of Independent Auditors
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statement (Form S-8 No. 33-40781) pertaining to the Salary
Reduction Plan for Hourly Employees of IMC-Agrico MP, Inc.
Represented by Local #35 International Chemical Workers Union of
our report dated May 7, 1999, with respect to the financial
statements of the Salary Reduction Plan for Hourly Employees of
the Salary Reduction Plan for Hourly Employees of IMC-Agrico MP,
Inc. Represented by Local #35 International Chemical Workers
Union included in this Annual Report (Form 11-K) for the year
ended December 31, 1999.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Chicago, Illinois Ernst & Young LLP
June 26, 2000
