The fundamental law that applies to apparel for meat and poultry plant workers is the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and it addresses a couple of different issues.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the greatest transformation to employee apparel is the adoption of masks.

Investments in food-safety apparel and training workers to properly wear and handle garments seems a natural course for meat and poultry processors.

Apparel can be a powerful enemy in the battle to contain pathogens in meat and poultry facilities.

To maintain food safety in the meat industry and help minimize the threat of foodborne illness, it is important for meat and poultry operators to manage apparel as they would machinery and work surfaces.