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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.
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