The Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA), which was enacted in 1906, includes provisions for criminal sanctions against individuals and entities that violate its regulations. The FMIA aims to ensure that meat products are slaughtered and processed under sanitary conditions and are humane and safe for consumption.
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Epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback data showed that meats sliced at deli counters, including Boar’s Head brand liverwurst, were contaminated with Listeria and made people sick.
Since the last update on Sept. 25, two more illnesses were reported. As of November 19, a total of 61 people infected with the
Continue Reading Publisher’s Platform: Boar’s Head Listeria outbreak deemed over
A note I received from a widow. I hope everyone at USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service and the FDA read this along with every owner of every company that produces food.
Hello, my name is _________________ I am the widow of ___________________ who died of Listeria from Boars Head Liverwurst on July 18
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The CDC has declared an outbreak of Listeria infections traced to Boar’s Head deli meats to be over.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began investigating the outbreak on July 19. Ultimately the outbreak sickened 59 people across 19 states, killing 10. The company closed its production plant in
Continue Reading CDC says deadly Listeria outbreak traced to Boar’s Head deli meats is over; investigations continue
As the death rate rose in the Boar’s Head listeria outbreak, one could not help but wonder if this might top the 2008 Maple Leaf listeria outbreak.
The case fatality rate (CFR) for that infamous Canadian outbreak was 38.59 percent, just a tad below the 40 percent death rate
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The USDA Inspector General has launched an internal investigation into the agency’s handling of problems at a Boar’s Head production plant linked to a deadly Listeria outbreak.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-CT, said the U.S. Department of Agriculture handled the situation at the deli meat production plant as an “abject failure.”
Continue Reading USDA launches internal investigation into handling of Boar’s Head inspections
A group of U.S. legislators are demanding answers from the USDA and Boar’s Head company officials regarding egregious food safety violations at a production plant that has led to dozens of hospitalizations and at least 10 deaths.
Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-CT, is heading the group of lawmakers.
As a result
Continue Reading Lawmakers want to know why USDA, Boar’s Head did not take action to avoid Listeria outbreak
Listeria monocytogenes, commonly known as Listeria, is a bacteria that can cause foodborne illness, particularly in vulnerable populations such as pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. Here are some of the most common questions asked about Listeria on the internet:
1. What is Listeria? Listeria is a type
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In denying a request for records related to a deadly Listeria outbreak traced to Boar’s Head deli meat, the USDA said the company is under criminal investigation.
In keeping with its standing policy, the U.S. Department of Justice has declined to comment on the ongoing investigation.
The outbreak has sickened
Continue Reading USDA says criminal investigation is underway in Boar’s Head outbreak
United States Rep. Rosa DeLauro and U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal today called on the USDA and the U.S. Department of Justice to hold Boar’s Head accountable for the deadly Listeria outbreak linked to liverwurst deli meat produced at their Jarratt, VA, plant.
In a letter to USDA Secretary Thomas Vilsack
Continue Reading Democrats call for Justice Department to investigate deadly Boar’s Head outbreak