Worker at Sanger poultry facility has coronavirus, according to a letter to employees
A worker at a Pitman Family Farms processing facility has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a letter sent to employees last week.
The individual worked in a small processing area inside the company’s facility in Sanger. That area has been washed and sanitized multiple times since the worker was last on site. The company also notified any individuals who may have close contact with the employee, the letter said.
The letter, signed by the company’s CEO, urged employees who feel sick or show symptoms to stay at home and seek medical care if necessary. It includes contact information for the company’s health and medical clinic.
Management has been educated on how to evaluate individuals with symptoms, according to the letter, and has made “every effort possible to have masks available for everyone.”
“During these challenging times, we are especially proud of your dedicated work and appreciate your support to produce and deliver safe, quality poultry to our customers and consumers,” the letter said.
Pitman Family Farms on Tuesday confirmed an employee had tested positive and that the company had notified employees via a letter. No additional information was made available.
This is the second food processing plant this week to announce coronavirus its among workforce.
On Sunday, Hanford-based Central Valley Meat Company confirmed “several” employees had tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) and were being quarantined. Those employees were identified through the company’s daily pre-screening process.
As of Tuesday, the company did not have a total on the number of workers who had tested positive, but in a statement said employees who may have had close, unprotected contact with infected employees are being identified and tested and any employee who tests positive will be quarantined and remain out of the workforce until cleared by medical professionals.
This story was originally published April 28, 2020 at 2:29 PM.