Boar's Head Brand, a leading provider of premium delicatessen foods, announced its Jarratt, Virginia, manufacturing facility resumed operations as of Monday. 

This significant milestone follows a comprehensive series of facility enhancements and the implementation of enhanced product manufacturing protocols.

The company in 2024 recalled several deli meats available for slicing in retail locations due to Listeria monocytogenes. 

"Since I joined Boar's Head in May 2025, it has been clear to me from day one that Boar's Head is a company that puts food safety and quality first," said Chief Food Safety Officer, Natalie Dyenson. "The extensive enhancements and stringent protocols implemented at the Jarratt facility, as well as the advancements and the actions we've taken across our organization, ensure we uphold rigorous safety standards. We are committed to building on our more than 120-year history of delivering products that consumers love and can eat with confidence."

Over the past year, the Jarratt facility has undergone extensive renovation consistent with Boar's Head's commitment to safety and quality throughout the food preparation process. Beyond these substantial enhancements, Boar's Head has made significant investments in implementing even more stringent requirements across all its facilities, including the reopened Jarratt location. These enhancements include:

• Providing additional layers of protection by implementing controls consistent with the USDA's Alternative 2 (Alt 2) Listeria Control Program.
• Enhanced Listeria sampling across all its facilities and invested in cutting-edge laboratory testing and analysis technologies.
• The sanitation team has undergone additional third-party training, and the company has bolstered daily cleaning and sanitation procedures. 
• Boar's Head has retrained team members across all its facilities on updated and comprehensive food safety procedures. Boar's Head has also implemented a continuous training program to ensure that employees are consistently educated on the latest food safety procedures.
• Natalie Dyenson, MPH, joined the company in May 2025 as chief food safety officer. Dyenson brings nearly three decades of food safety experience and knowledge to the organization. Additionally, Boar's Head benefits from the expertise of a Food Safety Advisory Council, led by Frank Yiannas, MPH, as chief food safety advisor, along with Drs. David Acheson and Martin Wiedmann. 

About Boar's Head Brand
Founded in 1905, Boar's Head Brand has a deep commitment to upholding the highest standards for quality. What started with just a few products has grown to over 500, ranging from premium delicatessen meats, cheeses, and condiments to an array of Italian and Old World specialties, hummus, snacking, and foodservice items