Thirty-six people have been sickened across 17 states.

The association encouraged members to contact Congress.

Roberts has been with the company for more than 16 years.

Justin Vannoy previously worked for TreeHouse Foods and Conagra Brands.

Union members have until midnight Sunday, Aug.29, to reach and accept a labor agreement, the company said.

FSIS said the products may be contaminated with extraneous materials.

The company will feature plant-based burgers, sausages and meatballs.

The sausage brand hopes to increase its fleet substantially by spring 2022.