Boar’s Head plans to reopen troubled deli meat plant, but reports of sanitation problems persist
Summary
The Boar’s Head plant in Virginia, which was shut down due to a deadly listeria outbreak, is set to reopen soon. Although the U.S. Department of Agriculture has lifted the plant’s suspension, recent inspections at Boar’s Head facilities in other states found similar sanitation issues. Despite commitments to improve food safety, concerns about sanitation continue.Key Facts
- Boar’s Head's Jarratt, Virginia plant closed after a listeria outbreak that killed 10 people.
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture suspended the plant’s operations in September due to unsanitary conditions.
- USDA has now lifted the suspension, saying the plant meets safety guidelines, and Boar’s Head plans to reopen.
- Recent inspections found similar sanitation issues at Boar’s Head sites in Arkansas, Indiana, and Virginia.
- Problems include unclean equipment, blocked drains, and improper staff hygiene.
- Boar’s Head has hired new food safety staff and advisors to address these issues.
- The company has posted job openings, including food safety positions, at the Jarratt site.
- Boar’s Head previously apologized for the contamination and stated that new safety measures are being implemented.
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