In the name of sensationalism all news outlets (Yes ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC, FOX) are now starting a meat shortage in America.
Reporting meat processing plants closing is news but quoting individuals stating that there will be massive meat shortages doesn't just start a stampede on meat but encourages the masses to panic.
Whether you know it or not, you and all news reporting agencies are in the business of reporting the news, not baiting the public to encourage future news stories.