Lethal Listeria Outbreak Forces Boar's Head Plant to Shut Down
Lethal Listeria Outbreak Forces Boar's Head Plant to Shut Down
The Boar's Head plant located in Jarratt, Virginia, a significant supplier of deli meats, is shutting down in response to a fatal listeria outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control latest reports link specific meat and poultry products from this plant to a crisis that has claimed nine lives and hospitalized 57 individuals. As part of its decision, Boar's Head will also discontinue the production of liverwurst, the product that triggered the initial recall in July.
Details on the Shutdown
- Location: Jarratt, Virginia
- Deaths: 9
- Hospitalizations: 57
- Product affected: Liverwurst
On Friday, Boar's Head made a public announcement regarding these developments through a press release, outlining the steps the company is taking amidst rising health concerns.
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