Tyson Foods resumes production in Iowa plant after mechanical malfunction

Tyson Foods has resumed slaughtering hogs at its Columbus Junction, Iowa, plant. The facility was closed for three weeks after a mechanical malfunction in December, reports Reuters.

Tyson announced on December 16 that the plant might be idled for a few days for repairs and that it had shifted production to other facilities.

Source: Reuters

KEYWORDS: plant closure

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