Interim guidance from the CDC and OSHA encourages companies to take additional measures to safeguard employees amid COVID-19.

The agency toured Smithfield's Sioux Falls facility and offered several recommendations for company leaders to consider before reopening as COVID-19 continues to pose challenges.

Emphasizing the health of the supply chain, the US Food and Drug Administration provided broad-ranging guidance to the animal food industry in response to the pandemic.

The agency has published guidance based on frequently asked questions about ensuring the safety of domestic and imported pig ear pet treat products in the US market.

The agency, along with the US Food and Drug Administration, said cases have slowed and returned to baseline levels since early September.

Lennox Intl Inc expanded its recall of pig ear dog treats to include products distributed between Nov. 1, 2018 and July 3, 2019.