Boar’s Head Closing Virginia Facility “Indefinitely”

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JARRATT, Va. — Following multiple listeria-related deaths linked to Boar’s Head deli meats, the company has announced that it will be closing its plant in Jarratt, Virginia, “indefinitely.”

At least nine people have died – with more than 50 hospitalized – due to contaminated foods produced by the company, which first issued recalls in July. No Hoosier deaths have yet been connected to this.

Last month, reports indicated that federal meat inspectors had documented black mold, flies in pickle vats, leaky water pipes, and other health hazards at the facility.

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In a statement, the company explained that “comprehensive measures are being implemented,” including the hiring of a Chief Food Safety Officer, and the establishment of a council of food safety experts.

Boar’s Head also announced that it will no longer produce liverwurst at any of its plants, as that process was most likely responsible for the initial contamination.

Listeriosis often cause flu-like symptoms but can, in some cases, be more severe. Possibly contaminated food should be returned, thrown away, or heated to high temperatures to kill any bacteria.

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