The association said inflexibility can force meat and poultry plants to decrease production.

Rates of infection among meat and poultry workers are more than five times lower than in the general population, according to new data.

Center for Food Safety claims pork plants in USDA pilot program had higher rates of contamination than traditional plants.

The rate of infection among workers has decreased considerably since last May.

Processors strive to remove the stigma and meet the needs of workers.

The association also said its members would provide cold storage of the vaccine.

A NAMI webinar looks at how the new administration is expected to handle import-export issues.

The associations are asking that meat and poultry workers be prioritized behind healthcare workers and long-term care facilities.

The congressman has served on the committee since 2003.