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Food-security remains a significant problem during coronavirus lockdowns. The next big issue unfolding is the shuttering of the nation's food plants could drive food inflation sky high.

On Wednesday, Tyson Fresh Meats, the beef and pork subsidiary of Tyson Foods, released a statement that said its plant in Waterloo, Iowa, will suspend operations until further notice.

The company said the Waterloo location is its largest pork plant, has been running at reduced output "due to worker absenteeism."