US ‘Perilously Close’ to Meat Shortage After Major Plant Closes over Coronavirus

Sour grapes from a pork industry CEO who is upset that he is being asked to close his plant for 2 weeks since half of South Dakota's confirmed COVID-19 cases are due to it.

Pork consumption (and prices) had already dropped off drastically anyway due to COVID-19 since the industry sells more to restaurants (e.g. BBQ) than to home kitchens.

I wish they could prosecute this guy for fear-mongering. It's going to likely cause a run on other meat products because everyone is reporting him saying it.

The US is running out of meat because a plant that supplies 4 to 5% of the market is closing? Sounds unlikely.

In any case, no one will die if there is no meat to eat for a while... millions are fine eating no meat their whole lives. It’s also healthier and cheaper.