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Boar's Head insects, grime, and "unidentified slime" found in more than one plant, say inspectors

Carla Sinclair
Jan 14, 2025
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You'd think six years would be enough time to scrub down a meat factory infested with insects and mold, but when it comes to Boar's Head deli meats, the slime and stink keep on a comin'.

The black mold, rancid smells, and other unsanitary conditions found at the Jarratt, Virginia plant that led to the de…

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