‘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.
Just Miles from Kroger’s Court Battle, a Food Desert Shows What’s at Stake
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Just Miles from Kroger’s Court Battle, a Food Desert Shows What’s at Stake

Federal regulators are trying to block Kroger’s merger with Albertsons. In a Portland suburb, residents already know what deteriorating access to fresh food looks like.