In a letter to US Attorney William Barr, officials express concerns about anticompetitive practices and industry concentration.

The action will make processing facilities ‘critical infrastructure.’

The additional coronavirus aid included $484 billion and provides $310 billion more in funding for the Paycheck Protection Program.

The associations say conflicting guidelines may interrupt services.

The Burger King owner has $2.5 billion available to support employees, owners and communities in need.

The agency said the current policy may be confusing consumers.

The temporary action is to help facilitation of food during the coronavirus outbreak.

The trade association has three priorities – keep plants open, employees working and product moving.

Demand-instigated shortages are easing as pandemic progresses.

The agency plans to review records as one option to replace an actual onsite inspection.