Boar’s Head Shuts Down Virginia Plant Tied to Deadly Listeria Outbreak
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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.
‘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.
Hiking Trail in Hawaii Closes After Norovirus Outbreak
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Hiking Trail in Hawaii Closes After Norovirus Outbreak

Four people tested positive for the virus, which causes a highly contagious gastrointestinal illness, officials said. The trail was recommended to remain closed until at least Sept. 19.