Meat Processing

Bugs, mold and mildew found in Boar’s Head plant linked to deadly listeria outbreak

I used to work in a meat packing plant when I was younger, and I remember the strict health inspector we had to deal with weekly. She would meticulously inspect every nook and cranny of the facility, ensuring that not even a speck of meat was out of place. At the time, I found it a bit excessive, but after witnessing the aftermath of a listeria outbreak in Canada, I realized the importance of such thorough inspections.

The recent discovery of bugs, mold, and mildew at the Boar’s Head plant linked to the deadly listeria outbreak is truly alarming. Meat buildup on walls, insects crawling around the processing rooms, and leaks contaminating deli meats are red flags that should never be ignored.… Continue reading