Swine Flu Update: Smithfield Foods Safe
May 3, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Business
While the Swine Flu still has millions of people around the world concerned, the United States’ largest processor, marketer and producer of pork products says that their products are safe. Smithfield Foods, which has pork sales of approximately $12 billion, says that they haven’t found the swine flu in any of its pigs or in any of its employees.
Though the swine flu is believed to be only passed from human-to-human contact, it’s highly advisable to thoroughly cook all pork products to eliminate any danger. Purchasing Smithfield Foods products could also be a good idea.
According to the latest reports, many medical …read more
Swine Flu Update – Cruise Lines Cancel
April 28, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Business
The swine flu has many people around the world panicking. That panic has led to Royal Caribbean Cruises and Carnival Cruise Lines temporarily canceling stops at ports in the country of Mexico. According to various reports, more than 150 people in Mexico have died from the swine flu and more than a 1,500 have been infected with the illness.
Both companies say they are monitoring the situation closely to see when it will be safe to begin traveling to those Mexican ports again. Many other cruise lines appear to be considering similar moves.
Although the World Health Organization says that a traveling …read more




