10th death reported in Boar's Head deli meat listeria outbreak

Jarrett Virginia, the epicenter of the largest Listeria outbreak the US has seen in more than *** decade losing lives for nothing. The source of the outbreak deli meat from this Boar's head plant. The Department of Agriculture reports, 69 non compliance is at that facility within the past year where inspectors say they found mold, insects both dead and alive as well as puddles of blood on the floor. They've been around the clock working, I guess trying to fix it up and settle the problem but uh it shouldn't to the US Centers for Disease Control and prevention says at least 57 people have been hospitalized in 18 states due to infection. Nine are confirmed dead. Boar's head recalled more than 7 million pounds of its meats, primarily liverwurst but also ham sausage bologna, hot dogs and bacon. The company has paused production at the Virginia plant saying in *** statement, quote, we deeply regret the impact this recall has had on affected families. Hopefully they get under control. Bore's head officials also say they're working to prevent this from happening again. In the meantime, some retailers like this one in Norfolk are going elsewhere for now, actually we replace it with some good premium meat as things settles down and, or that clears it up. Yeah, we, we will use it again. I'm John Lawrence reporting.

A 10th person has died in the listeria outbreak that shuttered a Boar's Head deli meat plant, federal health officials said Wednesday.At least 59 people in 19 states have been sickened by the bacteria first detected in liverwurst made at the Jarratt, Virginia, plant. Illnesses were reported between late May and late August, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported. All of those who fell ill were hospitalized.The latest fatality was reported in New York, bringing the total deaths to two each in New York and South Carolina and one each in Illinois, New Jersey, Virginia, Florida, Tennessee and New Mexico.The Sarasota, Florida-based company announced on Sept. 13 that it was closing the Jarratt plant and discontinuing production of liverwurst. The moves came after inspection reports revealed problems including mold, insects, dripping water and meat and fat residue on walls, floors and equipment dating back at least two years.Boar's Head faces multiple lawsuits related to the deaths and illnesses.The plant hasn't operated since late July, when officials with the U.S. Agriculture Department suspended inspections and the firm recalled more than 7 million pounds of deli meats because of potential contamination.Boar's Head officials have said they “regret and deeply apologize” for contamination in their products.Listeria infections are caused by a hardy type of bacteria that can survive and even thrive during refrigeration. An estimated 1,600 people get listeria food poisoning each year and about 260 die, according to the CDC. Infections can be hard to pinpoint because symptoms may occur up to 10 weeks after eating contaminated food.

A 10th person has died in the listeria outbreak that shuttered a Boar's Head deli meat plant, federal health officials said Wednesday.

At least 59 people in 19 states have been sickened by the bacteria first detected in liverwurst made at the Jarratt, Virginia, plant. Illnesses were reported between late May and late August, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported. All of those who fell ill were hospitalized.

The latest fatality was reported in New York, bringing the total deaths to two each in New York and South Carolina and one each in Illinois, New Jersey, Virginia, Florida, Tennessee and New Mexico.

The Sarasota, Florida-based company announced on Sept. 13 that it was closing the Jarratt plant and discontinuing production of liverwurst. The moves came after inspection reports revealed problems including mold, insects, dripping water and meat and fat residue on walls, floors and equipment dating back at least two years.

Boar's Head faces multiple lawsuits related to the deaths and illnesses.

The plant hasn't operated since late July, when officials with the U.S. Agriculture Department suspended inspections and the firm recalled more than 7 million pounds of deli meats because of potential contamination.

Boar's Head officials have said they “regret and deeply apologize” for contamination in their products.

Listeria infections are caused by a hardy type of bacteria that can survive and even thrive during refrigeration. An estimated 1,600 people get listeria food poisoning each year and about 260 die, according to the CDC. Infections can be hard to pinpoint because symptoms may occur up to 10 weeks after eating contaminated food.

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