Tyson Fresh Meats to Resume Limited Operations at Columbus Junction Pork Plant
April 20 2020 - 8:27PM
Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc., the beef and pork subsidiary of Tyson
Foods, Inc. (TSN: TSN), will resume limited operations at its pork
plant in Columbus Junction, Iowa, on Tuesday after being idle for
two weeks due to COVID-19 concerns.
“Our first priority is protecting our team members while they
fulfill their critical mission of feeding families across the
country during this challenging time,” said Tyson Foods President
Dean Banks. “We plan to increase production at Columbus Junction
gradually, with the safety of our team members top of mind.”
Tyson Foods formed a coronavirus task force in January and has
implemented numerous measures to protect workers. It was one of the
first food companies to start taking worker temperatures and is in
the process of installing more than 150 infrared temperature
scanners in its facilities.
The company started efforts to secure a supply of face coverings
before the CDC recommended them and now requires their use in all
facilities.
In an effort to promote social distancing, many company
facilities have installed workstation dividers and are providing
more breakroom space.
The Columbus Junction pork plant, which produces fresh, boxed
pork for shipment to foodservice and retail customers around the
world, is an important market outlet to hundreds of independent pig
farmers in the region.
Tyson Foods’ other meat and poultry plants continue operations,
with some running at reduced levels of production either due to the
planned implementation of additional worker safety precautions or
worker absenteeism. The company has suspended production for a day
at some locations for additional deep cleaning and
sanitization.
About Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) is one of the world’s largest food
companies and a recognized leader in protein. Founded in 1935 by
John W. Tyson and grown under three generations of family
leadership, the company has a broad portfolio of products and
brands like Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®,
Wright®, Aidells®, ibp®, and State Fair®. Tyson Foods
innovates continually to make protein more sustainable, tailor food
for everywhere it’s available and raise the world’s expectations
for how much good food can do. Headquartered in Springdale,
Arkansas, the company has 141,000 team members. Through its Core
Values, Tyson Foods strives to operate with integrity, create value
for its shareholders, customers, communities and team members and
serve as a steward of the animals, land and environment entrusted
to it. Visit TYSONFOODS.COM to learn more.
Contact: Gary Mickelson, 479-290-2122
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