‘Imminent Threat’ Found at Boar’s Head Plant 2 Years Before Listeria Outbreak
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‘Imminent Threat’ Found at Boar’s Head Plant 2 Years Before Listeria Outbreak

U.S. inspectors listed serious problems in 2022 that could have resulted in strict measures like a pause in production. But the plant continued operating, and some conditions persisted.
Boar’s Head Plant Tied to 9 Listeria Deaths Had Mold, Leaky Pipes and Flies
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Boar’s Head Plant Tied to 9 Listeria Deaths Had Mold, Leaky Pipes and Flies

Federal inspectors cited continuing problems at a deli meat plant in Virginia that was linked to an outbreak of listeria, records indicate.