Boar’s Head has discontinued one of its products and indefinitely closed a facility tied to a listeria outbreak.
The decision comes after concerns over the safety and cleanliness of the production environment.
“Given the seriousness of the outbreak, and the fact that it originated at Jarratt, we have made the difficult decision to indefinitely close this location,” the company said.
Listeria, a serious foodborne illness, can cause severe health issues, particularly for vulnerable groups such as pregnant women, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.
“As of Aug. 8, 57 people were infected with the listeria outbreak strain from 18 states, all of whom have been hospitalized. Nine people have died — one in Illinois, one in New Jersey, one in Virginia, one in Florida, one in Tennessee, one in New Mexico, one in New York and two in South Carolina, according to the CDC’s latest update,” Fox News reported.
“Under these circumstances, we feel that a plant closure is the most prudent course,” the company continued.
The company is working with health authorities to address the issue and ensure the safety of its food products.
