Company’s Guelph processing plant closes indefinitely, will first process remaining meat in plant.

Outbreak at Merced County plant has led to 392 positive test results.

Facility reopens following a comprehensive review of safety protocols by local health and government officials and a tour of the plant.

President Trump stated that he would sign an executive order invoking the Defene Production Act that would compel meat processing plants to remain open.

Smithfield announced that it will suspend operations at the facility until further notice after a small portion of its 1,700 employees tested positive for COVID-19.

Symptomatic team members to receive on-site COVID-19 testing.