Records Show Bugs, Mold At Boar’s Head More Widespread: Recall Roundup

Newly released U.S. Department of Agriculture records show inspectors documented sanitation problems as far back as six years ago at processing plants operated by Boar’s Head, linked to a deadly listeria outbreak last year.

Also, Tesla said it’s recalling another 260,000 vehicles because a rearview camera my not funciton correctly in cold weather, an announcement the comes as the automaker comes under greater regulatory scrutiny, including a new probe of crashes related to a feature that allows owners to move their cars.

Sources for this report were the Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Food and Drug Administration, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, The Associated Press and CBS News.

USDA Documents More Slime, Mold At Boar’s Head

Newly released documents show sanitation issues are more widespread than previously thought at processing plants operated by Boar’s Head, the company at the center if a deadly outbreak of listeria poisoning that killed 10 people last year and hospitalized dozens of others.

The outbreak was traced to a single Boar’s Head plant in Jarratt, Virginia, that was shut down, but government inspectors also documented unsanitary conditions at several other Boar’s Head deli meats plants.

Newly released reports from Boar's Head plants in New Castle, Indiana; Forrest City, Arkansas; and Petersburg, Virginia, described multiple instances of meat and fat residue left on equipment and walls, dripping condensation falling on food, mold, insects and other problems dating back roughly six years. Last May, one inspector documented "general filth" in a room at the Indiana plant.

• Related: After Getting A Black Eye On Boar’s Head, USDA Gets Tougher

Tesla Recalls 260,000 Vehicles As Probes Continue

Tesla is recalling approximately 239,000 of its electric vehicles due to a potential failure of the rearview cameras, which increases the risk of crashes.

“A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver’s rearview, increasing the risk of a crash,” Tesla said in a letter to regulators.

The issue was the result of a sequence of specific software and hardware configurations, coupled with colder temperatures, the automaker said. The company has pushed a software update that changes the vehicle’s power-up sequence to prevent the shorting failure.

The automaker plans to identify specific vehicles with a circuit board issue and will replace the car’s computer if necessary. Tesla said it is unaware of any crashes, injuries or fatalities related to the defect. The company has had 887 warranty claims and 68 field reports related to the recall.

Recalled vehicles include certain 2024-2025 Model 3, Model S, 2023-2025 Model X, and 2023-2025 Model Y vehicles.

The recall comes just days after the NHTSA announced an investigation into 2.6 million Tesla vehicles in the United States amid reports of crashes related to a feature that allows drivers to remotely move their cars.

That probe follows one of 2.4 million Tesla vehicles announced last fall after a car using the self-driving mode was involved in a fatal accident.

Boca Raton, Florida-based Veyer LLLC is recalling of about 64,000 of WorkPro Momentum Office Chairs after receiving several reports from people who fell out of the chairs, including two who received minor injuries.

The chairs were sold at Office Depot and OfficeMax at its stores nationwide and online, as well as online by Amazon, Walmart and other websites from October 2021 to October 2024 for about $430.

The company said the bolts that connect the back of the ergonomic chair to its base can fail.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chair until repaired, and contact Veyer to receive a free repair kit, including shipping, and installation instructions. The repair kit consists of a back bracket, three bolts, an Allen wrench and a decorative cover. Veyer is contacting all known purchasers directly, but the company can be reached at 833-881-0087 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, by email at support@momentumwarranty.com, or online here or here.

Chicken Broth Sold At Walmart Could Spoil

More than 2,000 cases, or 12,000 cartons, of family-sized 48-ounce Great Value Chicken Broth sold at Walmart stores in nine states because problems with the paper cartons “could compromise the sterility of the product, resulting in spoilage,” according to an announcement on the FDA website.

The Canadian company Tree House Foods Inc., of Oak Brook, British Columbia, recalled the family-sized 48-ounce cartons on Dec.11 and they were removed from shelves in 242 Walmart stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas.

However, some chicken broth may remain in consumers’ pantries. They can get a refund at their local Walmart by showing a receipt, photo or the actual product.

The products have the following information on the packaging:

• Best if Used by: March 25, 2026
• Batch (lot) code: 98F09234
• Retail unit UPC: 007874206684
• Case UPC: 078742066844

More From FDA And FSIS

Other recent recalls include:

Abbey Specialty Cheeses: The Fairfield, New Jersey. company is recalling Wicklow Gold Cheddar Nettle & Chive 5.2 oz product and Wicklow Gold Cheddar Tomato & Herb 5.2 oz product because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to a recall notice. See more FDA recall notices.

Taquito products sold at Aldi: Nearly 25,000 pounds of taquito products sold at Aldi stores nationwide because they may contain pieces of metal, according to a notice on the FSIS website. They were sold under the Casa Mamita Chicken & Cheese Taquitos labels and were produced by Bestway Sandwiches Inc., located in Valencia, California. At least once person reported a dental issue related to the product. See more FSIS recall notices.