Exhibit 16 August 12, 2005 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549-7561 Dear Sirs/Madams: We have read Item 4 of ConAgra Foods, Inc.'s Form 8-K/A dated July 15, 2005, and we agree with the statements made in the 3rd and 4th paragraphs and have no basis to agree or disagree with the statements made in the 1st and 2nd paragraphs. Yours truly, /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP Omaha, Nebraska