Aventis CropScience was the 'bad' company, which was purchased by Bayer the same year the article was written. One the 'worst' list because it developed StarLink genetically modified corn. Bayer is used in this portfolio since it has owned the company since that time.

Involved in a worldwide cigarette smuggling scheme according to documents found by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists and the group Action on Smoking and Health.

Received a $500,000 fine for not reporting the illegal disposal of hazardous waste on Alaska's North Slope.

Aware of at least 130 injuries and 35 deaths from tread problems with Firestone tires and resulting roll-over accidents involving Ford Explorer SUVs

Glaxo Wellcome was the 'bad' company, which merged with SmithKline Beecham to create GlaxoSmithKline. Company used patents and intellectual property protections to block distribution of cheap, generic versions of HIV/AIDS and other drugs.

The company hired a university to conduct the first large-scale tests of a toxic drinking water contaminant on human subjects, according to a Los Angeles Times article.

Phillips Petroleum was the 'bad' company which merged with Conoco. A Phillips Petroleum plastics plant had a large explosion in Pasadena, Texas one person was killed and 74 injured, the third fatal accident in 11 years.

Took over IBP, creating an even larger meat megaconglomerate, which affects family farms.