The FSIS said the facility is part of a one-year trial program.

The company said the investment would be spent over four years.

The company said six facilities reached a gold level validation.

Tennessee Brown Bag’s product did not have the USDA inspection mark.

The latest case involved a backyard flock after a commercial flock was affected earlier in the week.

The lawsuit said the plaintiffs were misclassified as independent contractors.

APHIS also recently confirmed cases in Utah and Colorado.

The company expects it to be operational by next year.

The university will allow students to work at the facility to eliminate debt.

The state plans to make grants available to interested processors.