Democrats Question Safety of Boar's Head Plant
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Some lawmakers are asking about a Boar’s Head plant. This plant had a problem with listeria last year. They want to know if it is safe to open again after the outbreak.
A lawmaker sent a letter to Boar's Head. The letter asks them to talk about safety problems. Nine other people signed the letter too, raising food safety concerns.
Boar’s Head wants to open the plant in Virginia again. The plant closed after a listeria problem. The listeria made people sick and even caused some deaths.
Inspectors found problems at other Boar’s Head plants. They found meat and dirty things in the plants. Some lawmakers are worried about these findings and food safety.
Boar’s Head said they are checking the letter and problems. They say they have improved food safety a lot. The plant will have more inspections when it opens again to reduce risks.
Questions
What problem did the Boar's Head plant have last year?
The Boar's Head plant had a problem with listeria last year.
What did the lawmaker ask Boar's Head in the letter?
The lawmaker asked Boar's Head to talk about safety problems.
What will happen when the Boar's Head plant opens again?
The plant will have more inspections to reduce risks.
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