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Wisconsin Warehouse Workers Sickened by Carbon Monoxide

Fire officials in Fond du Lac, Wis., say a carbon monoxide leak sickened workers on July 27 at a Quality Packaging warehouse. Crews were sent around 2:30 p.m. on a report of a possible carbon monoxide leak and workers feeling …

South Dakota COVID-19 Cases at Meat Plant Top 1,000; One Worker Dies

The number of people testing positive for the coronavirus in South Dakota has surpassed 1,100 and more than half of those cases have some connection to the Smithfield Foods pork processing plant in Sioux Falls. Health officials said on April …

Iowa Beef Plant Suspends Operations Due to Worker Virus Infections

A beef processing plant in one of Iowa’s coronavirus hot spots has suspended production after several workers have become infected. National Beef announced that its Iowa Premium plant in Tama will be idled until April 20. The company said numerous …

Company to Settle Missouri Butter Flavoring Case for $5M

A company has agreed to pay $5 million to settle claims that its butter flavoring chemicals harmed the lungs of a worker who handled the product at a Missouri plant. The St. Joseph News-Press reports that Carmi Flavor and Fragrance …