USDA launches internal investigation into Boar's Head outbreak

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USDA launches internal investigation into Boar's Head outbreak
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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. Sen.

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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 officialsSenators demand the USDA fix its backlog of food distribution to Native American tribesOfficials with Fong’s office did not immediately confirm the investigation.

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