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Deadly Listeria Outbreak Traced to Indiana Dairy Plant, Leading to Nationwide Recall of Popular Dietary Shakes

Fort Wayne, Indiana – A longstanding investigation into a series of listeria infections has pinpointed the probable source, tracing back to a dairy product manufacturing facility. Recent developments in genetic analysis have established a direct link between the shake products produced at the Prairie Farms Dairy plant in Indiana and multiple illnesses across the United States. Since 2018, health authorities have been tracking an outbreak of listeria, a serious infection caused by eating food contaminated …

Deli Disaster: Listeria Outbreak Kills Tenth Victim Linked to Major Meat Plant’s Sanitary Lapses

Jarratt, VA — A deadly listeria outbreak linked to a Virginia-based deli meat plant operated by Boar’s Head has claimed its tenth victim, federal health authorities confirmed on Wednesday. The intensified scrutiny comes after the Sarasota, Florida-headquartered company was forced to shut down operations at its Jarratt plant and recall over 7 million pounds of deli meats due to safety concerns. Health officials trace the onset of the outbreak to contaminated liverwurst originating from the …

Lethal Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meat Claims Tenth Victim, Plant Shuts Down Amid Severe Health Violations

Jarratt, VA — A deadly listeria outbreak linked to a Virginia-based deli meat processing plant has claimed its tenth victim, intensifying scrutiny over food safety measures in the industry. The outbreak, stemming from products manufactured at the Jarrat facility of the popular Boar’s Head brand, has affected 59 individuals across 19 states, with cases recorded from late May through late August. Federal health authorities have confirmed that each individual affected by the outbreak required hospitalization. …

Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked to Virginia Deli Meat Plant Claims 10th Victim, Sparks Lawsuits and Plant Closure

NEW YORK — Federal health officials announced Wednesday that the death toll from a listeria outbreak linked to a Boar’s Head deli meat plant in Jarratt, Virginia, has risen to 10. The outbreak, which has affected individuals across 19 states, has been traced to liverwurst produced at the facility. Reports from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that the illnesses occurred between late May and late August, with every reported case requiring …

Boar’s Head Confronts Multiple Lawsuits Amid Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked to Its Deli Meats

Jarratt, VA – Food manufacturer Boar’s Head is grappling with multiple lawsuits after a widespread listeria outbreak linked to deli meats produced at its Virginia facility resulted in several deaths and numerous hospitalizations across the United States. The outbreak led to a major recall of millions of pounds of deli meat in August, after investigators identified the Jarratt plant as the source of the contamination. Listeria monocytogenes, the bacterium responsible for the outbreak, has been …

Boar’s Head Confronts Legal Challenges as Listeria Outbreak Traced Back to Deli Meats Results in Fatalities

New York — A significant health scare has erupted following revelations that several processed meat products manufactured by Boar’s Head are at the center of a listeria outbreak. This situation has already resulted in multiple fatalities and has become the basis for a series of lawsuits against the prominent deli meat producer. According to health officials, the outbreak has been directly linked to products distributed by Boar’s Head, a name synonymous with deli meats and …

Deadly Listeria Outbreak Traced to Boar’s Head Facility, Leading to Legal Action Over Compliance Failures

Tampa, FL – A recent outbreak of Listeria linked to a Boar’s Head facility in Florida has sparked significant concern after being associated with multiple illnesses and at least one death. This has led to a lawsuit filing by attorney Ron Simon on behalf of a victim’s family, claiming negligence on the part of the cold cut manufacturer. The onset of this issue came to light when state health authorities detected a pattern in Listeria …

Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked to Boar’s Head Deli Meats Claims 9 Lives, Hospitalizes 57

A major listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meats has tragically resulted in nine deaths and has seen 57 individuals hospitalized, stretching across multiple states. Health officials are urgently investigating this severe outbreak, which primarily affects deli meats sold from refrigerated counters and typically consumed in homes or food service locations. Listeriosis, caused by consuming food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes, poses a particular threat to pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and those …

Rising Death Toll Tied to Listeria Found in Controversial Boar’s Head Processing Plant

New York, NY — A serious outbreak of listeria linked to a Boar’s Head facility has escalated concerns, following a series of health violations reported at the site. The outbreak has been connected to multiple fatalities and severe illnesses across several states, prompting an intensive review into the factory’s operational and safety standards. Investigations have identified repeated breaches in health protocols at the facility, which primarily involved lapses in the systems designed to control and …

Deadly Listeria Outbreak Expands: More Illnesses Linked to Popular Deli Meats, Includes Recent Fatality

Washington — A national health scare over listeria linked to deli meats from Boar’s Head has escalated, with more infections reported and an additional death confirmed. Health authorities are intensifying their warnings to the public following the outbreak tied to certain contaminated deli products. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is leading the response to the outbreak that has now reached multiple states. As of the latest update, at least 16 people have …