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.
What Canada’s Rail Shutdown Could Mean for U.S. Supply Chains
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What Canada’s Rail Shutdown Could Mean for U.S. Supply Chains

Rail labor disruptions in Canada tend to be brief, but a prolonged stoppage could hurt farmers, automakers and other businesses.