Map: COVID-19 meat plant closures
06.01.2020
Meatpoultry.com will update this map throughout the COVID-19 outbreak.
Three USDA inspectors die from COVID-19
05.07.2020
The union representing inspectors said its members lack proper PPE.
Tyson suspends operations at poultry plant in North Carolina over coronavirus cases
05.11.2020
The company planned to sanitize the Wilkesboro facility for three days before reopening.
Family of Tyson employee files suit after woman dies of COVID-19
05.20.2020
The company also received guidance from the CDC regarding reopening its beef plant.
Seaboard releases numbers from COVID-19 testing in Oklahoma
05.27.2020
The Guymon pork plant tested more than 1,600 employees.
More than 200 employees test positive for COVID-19 at Madison, Neb., Tyson plant
05.14.2020
The plant conducted mass testing with the local health department at the beginning of the month.
Court clears Batista brothers’ return to JBS parent company
05.28.2020
An appeals court judge in Brazil ruled the Batistas can hold managing positions at J&F Investimentos.
Meat prices expected to rise as supply continues to decrease
05.15.2020
Plant closures and the interruption of the supply chain are impacting the entire meat industry.
Costco caps meat, poultry purchases
05.05.2020
The club store chain implemented additional changes to its shopping policies.
DOJ greenlights NPPC plan to euthanize hogs
05.18.2020
The pork producer association believes a coordinated industry and government response to the crisis is needed.
