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Boar's Head Provisions announced yesterday it is indefinitely shuttering its southern Virginia facility, which has been the epicenter of a deadly multistate listeria outbreak. The seller of meat, cheeses, and condiments also said it will discontinue the sale of its liverwurst, which was found to be behind the listeria contamination.
The outbreak—reported in July by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—is considered America's largest listeria outbreak since one linked to cantaloupe in 2011. (That outbreak had led to 147 illnesses and 33 deaths across 28 states.) Roughly 7.2 million pounds of deli meat products produced at the Boar's Head facility in Jarratt, Virginia, were recalled. At least nine people have died from the outbreak, while 57 people have been hospitalized across 18 states, per the CDC. See a map of the outbreak here and an overview of listeria here.
Inspection records from the Department of Agriculture showed the Virginia facility had 69 instances of noncompliance with federal regulations from August 2023 to August 2024. Findings included mold, insects, and puddles of blood.
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Death toll in Vietnam from Typhoon Yagi exceeds 250 people.
More than 800 people have been injured, while at least 82 people remain missing. The typhoon, considered the strongest storm to strike the Asian continent this year, made landfall last weekend on Vietnam's northeastern coast. It triggered flash floods and landslides, sweeping away dozens of homes and blocking access to fresh water and sanitation. See photos from the aftermath here.
China raises retirement ages for first time since 1950s.
The world's second-largest economy approved a plan Friday to raise its retirement ages over the next 15 years. China's retirement ages are among the world's lowest (see data on men; see data on women). The retirement age for men will gradually rise to 63 from 60 by 2040. Women in white-collar jobs will retire by 58 instead of 55, while women in blue-collar jobs will retire by 55 instead of 50. The legislation comes amid China's falling birth rates and an aging workforce.
World Health Organization approves use of mpox vaccine.
The WHO's authorization is the first for a vaccine to combat mpox; the two-dose vaccine made by Bavarian Nordic A/S has been cleared for adults aged 18 and above. Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, was declared a global health emergency last month following the spread of an especially virulent strain of the virus in Africa. Over 20,000 cases and at least 500 deaths have been recorded across 14 countries in Africa so far this year. See an mpox overview here.
United Airlines to offer free in-flight Wi-Fi with Starlink.
United will begin testing free Wi-Fi in early 2025 under a deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX and its Starlink satellite internet provider. United will introduce the perk across its roughly 1,000 aircraft over the next few years. SpaceX has over 6,000 Starlink satellites orbiting Earth, providing users worldwide with high-speed internet. Separately, Brazil's top court restored nationwide access to X after the Musk-owned social media platform paid a $3.3M fine to resolve a legal dispute.
"Karate Kid" actor Chad McQueen dies at age 63.
McQueen starred as "Dutch," a member of Johnny Lawrence's gang, in the 1984 and 1986 "Karate Kid" movies. He died while at his Palm Desert, California, ranch. He was the only son of actor and race car driver Steve McQueen, who died at age 50 in 1980. The younger McQueen is survived by his wife and three children, one of whom is also an actor known for starring in the TV series "The Vampire Diaries."
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Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi helps woman in distress who was on the ledge of a bridge in Nashville. (More, w/video)
South Carolina mom gives birth to fourth baby who shares same birthday as her three older sisters. (More)
Off-duty nurse rescues truck driver who drove into floodwaters. (More, w/video)
Coldplay surprises bride and groom by letting them play a new unreleased song from the band at their wedding. (More, w/video)
New Orleans man, who was paralyzed in an accident, inspired to open gym for people with different needs. (More)
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