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Tennessee officials say COVID-19 "not transmitted" by food

Tennessee officials say COVID-19 "not transmitted" by food

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -- Tennessee officials said Wednesday that citizens "can rest easy" when it comes to worrying about COVID-19 outbreaks at food plants.

Recently, at least 90 workers have tested positive for COVID-19 at a Tyson plant in Goodlettsville.

Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey told media that COVID-19 is not "a virus transmitted in food."

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A second Tyson Plant in Middle Tennessee is experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak.

Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey announced a Tyson Plant in Shelbyville currently has a cluster of coronavirus cases. Last week, the Metro Health officials confirmed at least 90 COVID-19 cases were reported at the Tyson Foods plant in Goodlettsville, which included 60 cases from Davidson County residents and an estimated 30 from other counties.

The company said it is working hard to protect its team members during the coronavirus pandemic, while also ensuring we continue fulfilling our critical role of helping feed people across the country. Health authorities have been working with Tyson for several days prior to the report, but couldn't provide additional details.

This statement was released last Friday:

The Metro Public Health Department (MPHD) continues to investigate and monitor a cluster of COVID-19 cases associated with the Tyson plant in Goodlettsville. There are cases among plant workers that make up the cluster.

Epidemiologists from MPHD are working directly with Tyson officials on the steps they are taking to mitigate the threat of the disease as part of plant operations.
MPHD will continue to monitor confirmed cases and close contacts among Davidson County residents.

Plant employees who are residents of other counties will be monitored by the health departments where they live.

A spokesperson with the United States Department of Agriculture issued the following statement on the cluster of cases:

The food supply chain is a critical industry in the United States and Secretary Perdue fully recognizes the need to keep workers and inspectors safe during the COVID-19 national emergency. He also applauds the true commitment and patriotism our food supply chain workers have shown during this

time and the work they continue to do day in and day out. USDA recognizes and supports the efforts of private industry and companies to maintain operational status of their facilities while also maintaining the safety and health of their work force. USDA, together with the FDA and CDC, will continue to support a whole of America approach to ensure the food supply chain remains safe and secure.

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