Company: Plant Closure Puts Meat Supply 'Perilously Close To The Edge'

The video discusses a COVID-19 outbreak at the Smithfield pork plant in Sioux Falls, affecting over 200 workers. South Dakota's governor urged the plant's closure to protect the community. Despite the company's assurance of continued pay, concerns about safety and the impact on the meat supply chain persist. Experts debate the significance of the plant's closure on the national meat supply. Testing and health measures are being implemented, with reassurances about the safety of meat products.

What action did the South Dakota Governor take in response to the COVID-19 outbreak at the Smithfield plant?

• Proposed a new plant location

• Requested the plant to increase production

• Wrote a letter urging the plant's closure

• Suggested reducing the workforce

What was the main concern of the local community regarding Smithfield's response to the outbreak?

• The plant's closure would affect pork prices

• The plant was not producing enough pork

• The cleaning measures were insufficient

• Workers were not being paid

How much of the US pork production is attributed to the Sioux Falls plant according to Smithfield?

• 6 to 7%

• 3 to 4%

• 4 to 5%

• 1 to 2%

What is MIT professor Yossi Sheffi's opinion on the impact of the plant closure on the supply chain?

• It is not a significant issue

• It will affect beef supply

• It will cause a major disruption

• It will lead to a pork shortage

What reassurance is given to consumers about the safety of the meat from the plant?

• The meat is being frozen

• The meat is being recalled

• The plant is switching to beef production

• The virus will be dead by the time it reaches consumers