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A number of America’s large meat processors and their workers have been affected by outbreaks of coronavirus (COVID-19) and recent actions in some states have led to the complete shut-down of large processing facilities.
Given the high concentration of meat and poultry processors in a relatively small number of large facilities, closure of any of these plants could disrupt our food supply and detrimentally impact our hardworking farmers and ranchers.
Under the order, the Department of Agriculture is directed to ensure America’s meat and poultry processors continue operations uninterrupted to the maximum extent possible.
To ensure worker safety, these processors will continue to follow the latest guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Interim Guidance from CDC and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
April 28, 2020/ White House and USDA/ United States.
https://www.whitehouse.gov
https://www.usda.gov
