The U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched an internal investigation into the agency's handling of repeated sanitary violations at a Boar's Head plant in…
USDA's Inspector General is looking into why the deli meat processing plant was allowed to continue operating after federal and state inspectors found dozens of food safety rule violations and reported"disturbing conditions at the plant."The U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched an internal investigation into the agency's handling of repeated sanitary violations at a Boar's Head plant in Virginia tied toSen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.
At least 10 people have died and nearly 60 others in 19 states have been sickened by the listeria strain that was traced back to the Jarratt, Virginia, plant. Illnesses were reported between late May and late August, recalled more than 7 million pounds of deli meatAt the time, a spokesperson for Boar's Head said in a statement to NBC News that the company"deeply regret the impact this recall has had on affected families.
On Jan. 9,"black mold like substance." with some spots being"as large as a quarter," was discovered at the plant, according to the documents. In all, Agriculture Department officials had logged 69 instances of noncompliance with federal regulations at the plant from Aug. 1, 2023, through Aug. 2, 2024.Blumenthal and Rep. Rosa DeLauro, also of Connecticut, called on the Agriculture and Justice departments to “work closely” to determine whether to bring criminal charges against Boar's Head in connection with the crisis. It wouldn't be the first time a food-poisoning outbreak resulted in criminal and civil penalties.
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