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                                                                    EXHIBIT 16.2


November 17, 1999






Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549

Commissioners:

We have read the statements made by Thorn Apple Valley, Inc. (copy attached),
which we understand will be filed with the Commission, pursuant to Item 4 of
Form 8-K, as part of the Company's Form 8-K report dated November 17, 1999.  We
agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K.

Very truly yours,


/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP