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Boar's Head Resumes Operations Amid Listeria Safety Concerns

2/6/2026

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The Boar's Head plant in Jarratt, Virginia resumed limited operations after a 17-month shutdown tied to a 2024 listeria outbreak that killed 10 people.
Renovations include new floors and air filtration, and officials say stricter food-safety measures, including extensive listeria testing, are in place.
Inspections at another Boar's Head plant revealed ongoing sanitation issues, fueling concerns about the company's food-safety culture and prompting calls for accountability from Rep. Rosa DeLauro.

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The Boar's Head plant in Jarratt, Virginia resumed limited operations after a 17-month shutdown tied to a 2024 listeria outbreak that killed 10 people.
Renovations include new floors and air filtration, and officials say stricter food-safety measures, including extensive listeria testing, are in place.
Inspections at another Boar's Head plant revealed ongoing sanitation issues, fueling concerns about the company's food-safety culture and prompting calls for accountability from Rep. Rosa DeLauro.