Deadly Listeria Outbreak For Popular Lunch Meat Sold In Arizona
Another food-borne illness is causing trouble, this time affecting a popular lunch meat sold in Arizona.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that people across the nation have been affected by listeria after eating sliced deli meat purchased from their local deli counter.
Thirteen states have been affected by the outbreak. So far, 28 reported illnesses, 28 hospitalizations, and two deaths have occurred after eating certain Boars Head deli meats.
Check your refrigerator for these products. Compare the product description and the sell-by dates to see if they've been affected by the recall.
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Boars Head Deli Meats Being Recalled Due to Listeria Outbreak
The contaminated products include ready-to-eat liverwurst and other deli meats produced on the same line, such as ham, beef salami, and bologna. The USDA has a complete list of products being recalled.
According to the USDA, the ready-to-eat liverwurst products were produced between June 11, 2024, and July 17, 2024, and have a 44-day shelf life. Here are the liverwurst products being recalled:
- 3.5-lb. loaves in plastic casing or various-weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head Strassburger Brand Liverwurst MADE IN VIRGINIA.” The products shipped to retailers bear sell-by dates printed on the side of the packaging, ranging from July 25, 2024, to August 30, 2024.
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The other deli meats were produced on June 27, 2024. The following deli meat products are being recalled:
- 9.5-lb. and 4.5-lb. full product, or various weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head VIRGINIA HAM OLD FASHIONED HAM” with sell-by date “AUG 10” on the product packaging.
- 4-lb., or various weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head ITALIAN CAPPY STYLE HAM” with sell-by date “AUG 10” on the product packaging.
- 6-lb. or various-weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head EXTRA HOT ITALIAN CAPPY STYLE HAM” with the sell-by date “AUG 10” on the product packaging.
- 4-lb., or various weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head BOLOGNA” with sell-by date “AUG 10” on the product packaging.
- 2.5-lb., or various weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head BEEF SALAMI” with sell-by date “AUG 10” on the product packaging.
- 5.5-lb., or various weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head STEAKHOUSE ROASTED BACON HEAT & EAT” with sell-by date “AUG 15” on the product packaging.
- 3-lb., or various weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head GARLIC BOLOGNA” with sell-by date “AUG 10” on the product packaging.
- 3-lb., or various weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head BEEF BOLOGNA” with sell-by date “AUG 10” on the product packaging.
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Listeria is especially dangerous for elderly men and women, pregnant women, and anyone with a compromised immune system. If you believe you've been exposed to listeria, consult a healthcare professional.
Sources: Centers for Disease Control: Recalled Deli Meat | USDA: Food Safety and Inspection Service | AP News
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