Boar’s Head Brand

The Secretive Dynasty That Controls the Boar’s Head Brand

The deli-meat company made its owners fabulously wealthy. But they have remained silent, even as the company faces the biggest scandal in its history.

By Maureen Farrell

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Boar’s Head Shuts Down Virginia Plant Tied to Deadly Listeria Outbreak

The company said that the site would close indefinitely and that it would permanently stop making liverwurst. Union officials said the plant’s 500 workers would be given severance and offered relocation.

By Christina Jewett and Teddy Rosenbluth

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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.

By Christina Jewett and Teddy Rosenbluth

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What’s in Your Fridge? What to Know About the Boar’s Head Listeria Recall

Seven million pounds of Boar’s Head meats have been recalled since late July, when reports of serious illnesses and deaths began to occur.

By Teddy Rosenbluth

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