On March 23, a day when the United States registered 135 coronavirus deaths, Sanderson Farms, America’s third-largest poultry processor, announced one of their workers tested positive for the virus. It was the first reported case from a major meat processor. Three days later, Smithfield Foods joined the fray by announcing an additional case at its massive South Dakota pork plant. Within days, industry giants JBS and Tyson made similar announcements.
Conornavirus and a fragile food system
Conornavirus and a fragile food system
Conornavirus and a fragile food system
On March 23, a day when the United States registered 135 coronavirus deaths, Sanderson Farms, America’s third-largest poultry processor, announced one of their workers tested positive for the virus. It was the first reported case from a major meat processor. Three days later, Smithfield Foods joined the fray by announcing an additional case at its massive South Dakota pork plant. Within days, industry giants JBS and Tyson made similar announcements.