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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 …

Dengue Outbreak in New Delhi Worsens: Safdarjung Hospital Reports Surge in Cases and Deaths

New Delhi, India — A sudden surge in dengue cases has overwhelmed Safdarjung Hospital, with dozens hospitalized over recent days, spotlighting the growing public health crisis in the nation’s capital. Health officials reported a sharp increase in both confirmed and suspected cases of the mosquito-borne illness, which in severe forms can be fatal. Among the patients is a 32-year-old from Bengal who succumbed to an aggressive form of dengue hemorrhagic fever, leading to fatal multiple …

Anthrax Outbreak Strikes Wyoming: Moose and Cattle Deaths Stir Health Concerns Amid Historic Disease Resurgence

ELK MOUNTAIN, Wyo. — A serious anthrax outbreak has been reported in Wyoming, affecting both livestock and wildlife in the state, marking the first such occurrence among wildlife since 1956 and among cattle since the 1970s. Wyoming officials and health experts are now tackling the rare but serious bacterial infection which is capable of affecting both animals and humans. The presence of anthrax was first identified this week in a moose carcass in Carbon County, …

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 …

Deadly Anthrax Outbreak in Wyoming Claims Lives of Multiple Livestock; Authorities Urge Caution

Cheyenne, Wyo. – A severe outbreak of anthrax has claimed the lives of numerous animals in Wyoming, triggering an alert among local farmers and prompting state officials to take immediate action. The disease, known for its rapid spread and high mortality rates among livestock, was confirmed in several herds across the state. State veterinarians were quick to identify the bacterium Bacillus anthracis as the culprit behind the deaths of multiple herds of cattle in the …

Deadly Anthrax Outbreak Claims Livestock Lives Across Wyoming

Cheyenne, WY – A significant anthrax outbreak has recently impacted livestock in Wyoming, leading to the deaths of numerous animals and prompting state officials to take immediate action. The infection, identified principally in cattle, has sparked considerable concern among local ranchers and farmers who fear the spread of the disease could lead to substantial losses. Anthrax, caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis, occurs naturally in soil and commonly affects domestic and wild animals around the …

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 …