Hundreds of other inspectors have either tested positive for the coronavirus or are under self-quarantine because of suspected exposure.
food safety inspectors who have died of COVID-19 worked in New York, Illinois and Mississippi, the union told the newspaper.
As of Tuesday, 123 USDA food safety and inspection service workers were under self-quarantine because of suspected coronavirus exposure. An additional 171 field employees were absent from workA statement from the USDA said it could ”confirm the passing” of an inspector but did not reveal the cause of death.
Earlier this month it issued a statement that the “safety and well-being of our employees is our top priority. Weof our food supply chain for remaining on the job and for making sure the American people have access to safe food.” Even though the meat processing plants — and their surrounding communities — have become hot spots for coronavirus in the nation, President
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