Boar’s Head Closes Jarratt Plant Amid Deadly Listeria Outbreak
Boar’s Head Takes Action for Food Safety
Faced with mounting concerns over a deadly listeria outbreak, Boar’s Head has decided to close its Jarratt, Virginia, processing plant. This closure is a significant step in ensuring consumer safety and maintaining trust in their products. The decision underscores the company’s precedence on health and safety in their operations.
New Food Safety Initiatives
In response to this crisis, Boar’s Head has also announced that they will discontinue liverwurst production. To enhance their food safety practices, they are appointing four national food safety experts to a newly established council. This council will work closely with a newly appointed chief food safety officer to implement best practices and prevent future issues.
- Closure of Jarratt plant due to listeria concerns
- Discontinuation of liverwurst production
- Creation of a food safety council
- Appointment of food safety experts
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