09/13/2024

Boar’s Head Closing Plant Linked to Deadly Listeria Outbreak

On its website, the company expressed extreme regret for the outbreak

Boar’s Head said Friday it’s closing the Virginia plant tied to a deadly listeria outbreak.

The Sarasota, Florida-based company said it will also permanently discontinue production of liverwurst, the product that was linked to the deaths of at least nine people and hospitalizations of about 50 others in 18 states.

Boar’s Head expressed regret and deep apologies for the outbreak in a statement on its website.

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