Sandusky, Ohio, pork processing facility exposes workers to a release of ammonia gas, leading to two inspections and 43 citations from the US Department of Labor.
The new warehouse facility is attached to Upfield’s production plant through an above-ground conveyor bridge being constructed by Upfield, allowing the plant's finished product to be delivered directly into the warehouse.
Production from the acquired facility will support Smithfield's existing portfolio of dry-sausage brands, adding dry-sausage production capacity of 50 million pounds per year.