Question

Will Boar’s Head deli meat be safe to eat by November 30, 2024?

Resolved:Yes

13 comments13

Total Forecasters9

Community Prediction

50%

(49% - 80%)

Make a Prediction

50%

community: 50%

Did this actually happen?Yes

Community Peer Score

6.0

Community Baseline Score

0.3

Authors:

Jaz johnnycaffeine

Opened:

Sep 17, 2024

Closes:

Nov 30, 2024

Resolves:

Dec 1, 2024

Spot Scoring Time:

Sep 20, 2024

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