Source: Rhonda Garrison, SOUTHERN FARM NETWORK, 11/1/16

Smithfield Foods’ giant pork processing plant in Tar Heel, N.C., stopped its slaughter operations late last week and through the weekend until Monday, due to problems related to Hurricane Matthew in early October. Smithfield spokeswoman Kathleen Kirkham said the plant, “is facing operational issues as the company is still regaining footing following the impacts of Hurricane Matthew. 

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