Boar's Head will close plant linked to listeria recall; will stop making liverwurst
JARRATT, Va. - Boar’s Head announced Friday that it is closing its Virginia plant tied to a deadly listeria outbreak. The Sarasota, Florida-based company said it will also permanently discontinue production of liverwurst, the product that was linked to the deaths of at least nine people and hospitalizations of about 50 others in 18 states.