Boar's Head Sanitation Violations Widespread
Analysis based on 12 articles · First reported Jan 14, 2025 · Last updated Jan 15, 2025
The revelations of widespread unsanitary conditions at Boar s Head Provision Company plants, following a deadly listeria outbreak, are likely to significantly impact consumer trust in the deli meat industry. This could lead to decreased sales for Boar s Head Provision Company and potentially other deli meat producers, while also increasing regulatory scrutiny across the food processing sector.
Government inspectors have documented widespread unsanitary conditions at several Boar s Head Provision Company deli meat plants, including those in New Castle, Indiana; Forrest City, Arkansas; and Petersburg, Virginia. These issues, which include meat residue, mold, insects, and dripping condensation, date back approximately six years and echo violations found at the Jarratt, Virginia, plant that was shut down last year. The Jarratt plant closure followed a deadly listeria outbreak linked to Boar s Head Provision Company liverwurst, which sickened over 60 people and caused 10 deaths. Boar s Head Provision Company has recalled more than 7 million pounds of product and faces multiple lawsuits. The United States — United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating potential criminal charges, and the United States — United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is reviewing its handling of the situation, promising new measures to control listeria in food plants. Lawmakers like Richard Blumenthal and Rosa DeLauro have criticized the USDA's response. Frank Yiannas, an advisor to Boar s Head Provision Company, stated the company is hiring a 'food safety culture manager'.
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