Boar's Head Closes Virginia Plant After Deadly Listeria Outbreak

The company will permanently discontinue liverwurst production following a listeria outbreak that resulted in nine deaths and dozens of hospitalizations across 18 states.

Boar's Head announced the indefinite closure of its Jarratt, Virginia plant, which has been linked to the largest listeria outbreak since 2011.
The outbreak has led to nine deaths and 57 hospitalizations, prompting a recall of over 7 million pounds of deli meat products.
The contamination was traced back to a specific production process for liverwurst, leading the company to permanently discontinue the product.
Federal inspectors found 69 health violations at the plant over the past year, including mold, insects, and unsanitary conditions.
Boar's Head is implementing new food safety measures, including appointing a chief food safety officer and establishing a safety council.