Items Tagged with 'refrigerated pork'

An independent investigation into alleged COVID-19 wagering by management at Tyson Foods’ pork plant in Waterloo, Iowa--allegedly betting on the number of plant employees that would contract coronavirus--has led to the termination of seven plant managers. 

Tyson Fresh Meats, the beef and pork subsidiary of Tyson Foods, plans to indefinitely suspend operations at its Waterloo, Iowa, pork plant this week. The facility, the company’s largest pork plant, has been running at reduced levels of production due to worker absenteeism, and will stop production mid-week until further notice. The facility’s 2,800 team members will be invited to come to the plant later this week for COVID-19 testing.

Wellshire Farms, a leader in the all-natural and organic meat industry, has expanded its sugar-free line of wholesome bacon offerings with the launch of its Sugar-Free, Dry-Rubbed Uncured Bacon Ends & Pieces. The new product launches just in time for the new year, as consumers look to jumpstart 2020 with healthy eating resolutions and add cleaner and more nutritious options to their diets.