Over 200,000 pounds of Boar's Head deli meat have been recalled due to the risk that of contamination with listeria, a bacteria that can be deadly when consumed by certain populations. The recall comes amid a 13-state listeria outbreak tied to deli meat sliced at counters, announced earlier in July 2024. Federal health authorities are investigating whether the Boar's Head recall is tied to the outbreak.
Listeria contamination was first discovered in Boar's Head liverwurst by the Maryland Department of Health, . As a result, ready-to-eat liverwurst made by Boar's Head is being recalled, along with several other deli meats produced on the same line, including ham, beef salami, bologna and more. Listeria can cause gastrointestinal illness, as well as fever, aches, stiffness and confusion, and is especially dangerous when consumed by the elderly, pregnant people and those with compromised immune systems.
The recalled Boar's Head deli meat products were sold at delis nationwide. The following products are included in the recall, according to the USDA website: If you've purchased a recalled product, health officials encourage you not to consume it — throw it away or return it for a refund, and clean your fridge to prevent cross-contamination. Retailers are also urged not to sell any of the recalled deli meats.
The a week before the recall that it had been investigating a listeria outbreak linked to deli meat sliced at counters. The latest info shows 34 people have fallen ill, 33 .
