Boar's Head Faces Crisis After Deadly Listeria Outbreak
Sales plummet and legal challenges mount following contamination at Virginia plant linked to multiple deaths.
- Sales of Boar's Head products have dropped by up to 30% in New York delis and supermarkets.
- The listeria outbreak has caused nine deaths and hospitalized 57 people across the United States.
- The contaminated plant in Virginia had numerous health violations, including mold and unsanitary conditions.
- Boar's Head has issued recalls for over 7 million pounds of meat and cheese products.
- Food-safety experts emphasize the resilience and dangers of listeria bacteria.