Boar's Head

Publisher's Platform: I asked USDA where the Boar’s Head criminal investigation stands – Here’s the 78-Page non-answer

It is damning. But it is not what I asked for.

By Bill Marler

/ 8 Jul 2026

Boar's Head inspection documents show years of safety problems preceded outbreak

More inspection documents showing food safety violations at the Boar’s Head production facility in Jarrett, VA, have come to light. A deadly outbreak of Listeria infections in 2024 was

By Coral Beach

/ 9 Jun 2026

Publisher's Platform: Where did the Boar’s Head investigations go? Hello DOJ and USDA Inspector General?

-- OPINION --

By Bill Marler

/ 3 Jun 2026

Congresswoman says promises are not enough to allow Boar's Head to reopen facility

The leader of the congressional Food Safety Caucus says there is no reason to believe that the Boar’s Head production plant linked to a deadly Listeria outbreak is safe

By Coral Beach

/ 9 Feb 2026

Researchers say use of technology could more quickly solve outbreaks

Food companies and governmental bodies need to take measures to ensure that primary producers — and therefore consumers — benefit from technological advancements to control foodborne illnesses, according to recently published research.

By Coral Beach

/ 27 Jan 2026

Researchers say use of technology could more quickly solve outbreaks

Cheese recalled because of Listeria contamination

The Ambriola Company is recalling select cheese products, including some Boar’s Head brand cheese, after routine testing confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported to

By News Desk

/ 16 Jan 2026

Cheese recalled because of Listeria contamination

Boar’s Head cheese under recall because of contamination with Listeria

Supreme Service Solutions LLC (dba Supreme Deli) is assisting in a recall for items purchased from Boar’s Head Brand’s supplier of pecorino romano cheese. Ambriola Company, has issued

By News Desk

/ 25 Nov 2025

Boar’s Head cheese under recall because of contamination with Listeria

Publisher’s Platform: Public Health — See the Evil, Hear the Evil, Speak no Evil

— OPINION — In what has become a far too common and troubling occurrence, another whole genome sequenced (WGS) patient — one of the 61 confirmed sick in June 2024 — has come forward

By Bill Marler

/ 18 Oct 2025

Publisher’s Platform: Public Health — See the Evil, Hear the Evil, Speak no Evil

Democrats want Boar’s Head officials to answer questions before reopening plant

A group of Democratic legislators want Boar’s Head officials to appear before a congressional caucus before reopening the production plant that was behind a deadly Listeria outbreak in 2024.

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Sep 2025

Feds take over inspections at Boar’s Head plant linked to deadly outbreak

Boar’s Head company officials and federal officials are getting their ducks in a row in anticipation of the reopening of the deli meat production plant behind a deadly Listeria

By Coral Beach

/ 27 Aug 2025

Boar’s Head plant linked to Listeria outbreak set to resume operations

Officials with Boar’s Head say they will reopen their deli meat production plant that was linked to a deadly Listeria outbreak in 2024. The plant in Jarrett, VA, was

By Coral Beach

/ 8 Aug 2025

Boar’s Head hires food safety chief following deadly 2024 Listeria outbreak

More than six months after a deadly Listeria outbreak was traced to Boar’s Head deli meat, the company has hired a chief food safety officer. Natalie Dyenson will begin

By Coral Beach

/ 28 Mar 2025

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Boar's Head

Publisher's Platform: I asked USDA where the Boar’s Head criminal investigation stands – Here’s the 78-Page non-answer

Boar's Head inspection documents show years of safety problems preceded outbreak

Publisher's Platform: Where did the Boar’s Head investigations go? Hello DOJ and USDA Inspector General?

Congresswoman says promises are not enough to allow Boar's Head to reopen facility

Researchers say use of technology could more quickly solve outbreaks

Cheese recalled because of Listeria contamination

Boar’s Head cheese under recall because of contamination with Listeria

Publisher’s Platform: Public Health — See the Evil, Hear the Evil, Speak no Evil

Democrats want Boar’s Head officials to answer questions before reopening plant

Feds take over inspections at Boar’s Head plant linked to deadly outbreak

Boar’s Head plant linked to Listeria outbreak set to resume operations

Boar’s Head hires food safety chief following deadly 2024 Listeria outbreak

Your Support Protects Public Health