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Will Congress launch an investigation into the Boar's Head listeria outbreak by March 31, 2025?
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Listeria Outbreak Linked to Boar's Head Deli Meats Causes Nine Deaths, 50 Hospitalizations
Sep 1, 2024, 09:45 AM
A listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats has resulted in at least nine deaths and approximately 50 hospitalizations across the United States. The outbreak has prompted the recall of seven million pounds of Boar's Head products since late July. The affected products were produced at a plant in Virginia, which has been criticized for numerous health and safety violations, including black mold and water dripping over meat. A food safety attorney has called for a congressional investigation into the outbreak, describing the plant as a 'listeria factory' and suggesting possible criminal violations. Consumers are advised to check their refrigerators for recalled products, marked with 'EST. 12612' or 'P-12612', and to seek medical treatment if symptoms develop.
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