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Luke Funk

Boar's Head Closing Virginia Plant Tied To Deadly Listeria Outbreak

A recall notice is posted next to Boar's Head meats that are displayed at a Safeway store on July 31, 2024 in San Rafael, California. (Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Deli meat producer Boar's Head says it is "indefinitely" closing the Jarratt, Virginia plant that has been linked to a deadly Listeria outbreak that caused a massive recall.

Calling it a "dark moment" in the company's history, Boar's Head leaders said the "regret and deeply apologize" for the situation and said they "will not make excuses."

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