Originally Posted by Boomer (Post 2366208)

Spinach killed in 2006. Romaine and cantaloupe have been guilty, too. I know awful things can happen with the food industry but according to reports, violations were obvious at that Virginia plant. Where was the plant manager?

Boar’s Head has spent a fortune building its brand — which I admit had lulled me into a false sense of security on the rare occasion when I bought “lunch meat” — as we from my neck of the woods call it.

It will be a very long time before I get past this, if ever.

Was Boar’s Head cutting corners with employees and production while directing money into branding?

Boar’s Head had even built a rather elitist mode into certain grocery chains, where Boar’s Head was available only in specific neighborhoods. That big, price-gouging chain that is based in Ohio — and is trying to get even bigger — is known to have varying levels of stores depending on the net worth of the neighborhoods. There was a time when not every store in the chain was entitled to Boar’s Head. Might still be that way……And now, here it is….

The emperor is stark nekkid.

Even though this killer outbreak was supposedly confined to certain versions of the Boar’s Head products from one plant, I cannot help but think this mess will take its toll on the charcuterie fad…..

Charcuterie is everywhere now……

with books with pictures of veritable works of art (which the first person in line wrecks)

— and pretty boards and tiny dishes and fancy jams and every kind of olive imaginable and every shape of crackers, gluten-free and otherwise…..

and — starring processed meats!

Charcuterie boards surely have been a boon to the mystery meat business.

Will we ever look at charcuterie boards in the same way?

Or can the cheese stand alone and carry on, with all that pretty stuff around it. No meat in sight, for a while, anyway.

Boar’s Head, you will find out how far your half-assedness is going to reach.

Boomer

Originally Posted by Caymus (Post 2365841)

From one identifiable source?

Originally Posted by ithos (Post 2366234)

Plants and crops can be contaminated by organic fertilizers like manure or compost that carry animal pathogens such as E. coli, Salmonella, or Listeria. Also by water containing animal waste.

Originally Posted by Boomer (Post 2366247)

Oh, I know that. And to that effect, I must confess to wondering where all the bathrooms are for those working in fields.

There is a relatively new company called 80 Acres located in Ohio. They grow produce strictly indoors with lots of promises. Actually, their stuff is very good, but kind of expensive. You might find their website interesting.

Unless we personally know and grow our own food, we take our chances every day. But this Boar’s Head thing sounds like it went on for a while and should have been shut down sooner.

Boomer

Originally Posted by maistocars (Post 2366117)

Who still eats Liverwurst these days?

Originally Posted by village dreamer (Post 2365764)

how can a multi Millon dollar business act like that??? 9 dead and lots sick. this is not the first company to do this, lots of chop meat company's have made people sick. i guess quality control is nonexistent. and the meat inspectors not doing the job. well i don't think I'm buying boars head anytime soon.

Originally Posted by Boomer (Post 2366247)

Oh, I know that. And to that effect, I must confess to wondering where all the bathrooms are for those working in fields.

There is a relatively new company called 80 Acres located in Ohio. They grow produce strictly indoors with lots of promises. Actually, their stuff is very good, but kind of expensive. You might find their website interesting.

Unless we personally know and grow our own food, we take our chances every day. But this Boar’s Head thing sounds like it went on for a while and should have been shut down sooner.

Boomer

Originally Posted by TheWatcher (Post 2366238)

Those are CDC figure estimates from last year for food borne illnesses.

Salmonella was the most common foodborne pathogen that led to death in the United States in 2023.

The CDC estimates that each year in the United States, 48 million people get sick from foodborne illnesses, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die.

Foodborne illnesses can cause a range of symptoms, including upset stomach, diarrhea, and vomiting. Most people recover within a few days without treatment.

They (the CDC) monitor a cachement area and extrapolate to the general population. There were 177 deaths in the study group in 2023.

Originally Posted by ithos (Post 2366253)

Great concept. Hope they become available nearby soon. I am willing to pay more for organic or similar because of all the pesticides that are used. Another problem is that our vegetables and fruits are far less nutritious than they used to be. Don't know if that will ever change.

Originally Posted by Aloha (Post 2366210)

Publix may have thoughts of ending their tight-knit association with Boars Head. Looks like Congressional Hearings about Boars Head filthy facility are lurking.

Originally Posted by defrey12 (Post 2366255)

MANY of us…

Originally Posted by Boomer (Post 2366247)

There is a relatively new company called 80 Acres located in Ohio. They grow produce strictly indoors with lots of promises. Actually, their stuff is very good, but kind of expensive. You might find their website interesting.

Unless we personally know and grow our own food, we take our chances every day. But this Boar’s Head thing sounds like it went on for a while and should have been shut down sooner.

Boomer

Originally Posted by Boomer (Post 2366247)

Oh, I know that. And to that effect, I must confess to wondering where all the bathrooms are for those working in fields.

There is a relatively new company called 80 Acres located in Ohio. They grow produce strictly indoors with lots of promises. Actually, their stuff is very good, but kind of expensive. You might find their website interesting.

Unless we personally know and grow our own food, we take our chances every day. But this Boar’s Head thing sounds like it went on for a while and should have been shut down sooner.

Boomer