USDA investigates Boar's Head deli meat plant outbreak linked to 10 deaths, 50 hospitalizations across 19 states since May.

The USDA is investigating its response to a listeria outbreak linked to a Boar's Head deli meat plant in Virginia, which has resulted in at least 10 deaths and nearly 50 hospitalizations across 19 states since May. The inquiry, prompted by Senator Richard Blumenthal, will assess whether federal and state inspectors adequately addressed ongoing sanitary issues, including mold and pests. Boar's Head recalled over 7 million pounds of meat and closed the facility.

October 15, 2024
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