Boar's Head Shuts Down Virginia Plant Linked to Listeria Outbreak
What Happened?
Boar's Head Brand has closed its plant in Richmond, Virginia, after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) linked it to a listeria outbreak that has sickened at least six people and killed one in New York.
The CDC is investigating the outbreak and has warned consumers not to eat any Boar's Head deli meats or cheeses produced at the Richmond plant.
What Products Are Affected?
The CDC has identified the following Boar's Head products as potential sources of the listeria outbreak:
- Deli meats
- Cheeses
- Hummus
- Dips
- Salads
These products were produced at the Richmond plant and have been distributed to stores in several states.
What Should Consumers Do?
If you have any Boar's Head products produced at the Richmond plant, you should throw them away immediately.
You should also clean and disinfect any surfaces that may have come into contact with the products.
If you have eaten any of the affected products and are experiencing symptoms of listeria infection, you should seek medical attention immediately.
Symptoms of Listeria Infection
Symptoms of listeria infection can include:
- Fever
- Muscle aches
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
In severe cases, listeria infection can lead to meningitis, septicemia, and death.
Boar's Head's Response
Boar's Head has issued a statement saying that it is cooperating with the CDC's investigation and has taken steps to ensure the safety of its products.
The company has closed the Richmond plant and is recalling all products that were produced there.
Boar's Head has also set up a hotline for consumers with questions about the outbreak: 1-800-574-3530.
Conclusion
The CDC is investigating a listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head products produced at the Richmond, Virginia, plant.
Consumers should throw away any affected products and seek medical attention if they have eaten them and are experiencing symptoms of listeria infection.
Boar's Head is cooperating with the investigation and has taken steps to ensure the safety of its products.
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