Delicatessen supplier Boar鈥檚 Head is shutting down its Virginia plant indefinitely after being
Some 7 million pounds of meat has been recalled. Two years before the outbreak, the USDA submitted reports indicating the Virginia plant That report cited mold, rust, and insects, among other concerns.
The deadly listeria outbreak comes amid a rise in food recalls. 2023 saw their highest number since before the pandemic. Just last week, warnings were sent out for apple juice, eggs, cantaloupes, and cinnamon.
Why are we seeing such a concerning increase? And what can consumer do to protect themselves and their loved ones?
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