Government inspectors found unsanitary conditions at several Boar’s Head deli meat plants, including meat and fat residue left on equipment, mold, insects, and other issues dating back six years. The U.S. Agriculture Department released inspection records in response to Freedom of Information Act requests. Boar’s Head officials stated that the violations do not meet their high standards and that their remaining plants continue to operate under normal USDA oversight. Lawmakers have criticized USDA officials for not taking stronger action against the company, and the USDA inspector general is reviewing the agency’s handling of the situation. The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether criminal charges are warranted in connection with the listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head products.
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