U.S. Agriculture Department officials have launched an internal investigation into how the agency handled reports of serious problems tied to a deadly listeria outbreak at a Boar's Head deli meat plant in Virginia.
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Read full article: Keep your drink cold longer with these tumblers. See more Insider Deals here.Here’s how these silky, moisture-wicking sheets will give you your best sleep yetFILE - An aerial view of the Boar's Head processing plant that was tied to a deadly food poisoning outbreak, Aug. 29, 2024, in Jarratt, Va. reports of serious problems at a Boar's Head deli meat plant tied to a deadly listeria outbreak, a lawmaker said Tuesday.
At least 10 people died and nearly 50 were hospitalized in 19 states since May after eating listeria-contaminated Boar's Head products, including liverwurst, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. After recalling more than 7 million pounds of deli meat distributed nationwide, Boar's Head officialsOfficials with Fong's office did not immediately confirm the investigation. Blumenthal declined to release the agency's response.
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