Boar's Head said it will permanently end production of liverwurst, the product linked to the deaths of at least nine people — including a New York resident…
The Sarasota, Florida-based company said it will also permanently discontinue production of liverwurst, the product that was linked to the deaths of at least nine people —Third person dies in listeria outbreak tied to Boar's Head deli meats
The Jarratt plant hasn’t been operational since late July, when Boar’s Head recalled more than 7 million pounds of deli meats and other products after tests confirmed listeria bacteria in its products was making people sick.In August, the New York State Health Department said in a statement that it was investigating 17 listeria cases throughout the state.
The CDC said the listeria outbreak was the largest since a 2011 outbreak linked to cantaloupe. Health officials said refrigerators should be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized to prevent contamination of other foods. Any recalled product can be returned to stores for a refund, company officials said.The problem was discovered when a liverwurst sample collected by health officials in Maryland tested positive for listeria.
The Jarratt plant had a troubled history. Government inspectors found 69 instances of “noncompliance” at the facility over the last year, including“We do not take lightly our responsibility as one of the area’s largest employers," the company said. “But, under these circumstances, we feel that a plant closure is the most prudent course.”
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