Source: MEATINGPLACE, 10/12/15

Smithfield Foods had to evacuate workers at its large pork production plant in Tar Heel, N.C., after an ammonia leak was discovered early this morning, a spokeswoman told Meatingplace.

“The leak has been handled and no injuries were reported, but employees were evacuated as a precautionary measure,” said Smithfield spokeswoman Kathleen Kirkham.

Operations are expected to resume this afternoon.

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