Boar’s Head Recalls Liverwurst Tied to Listeria Outbreak

Friday, June 26 2024 (HealthDay News) Boar’s head announced that it was going to remove all liverwurst products because of the possibility that they may contain D

By Ernie Mundell

Jul 26, 2024 06:20 PM

Friday 26 July 2024 (HealthDay News) Boar’s head announced on Friday that it would be recalling all its liverwurst products due to the fact that they may contain harmful Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.

“The company also recalled other meat products from deli which were produced at the same location and on the same day, the liverwurst was also recallable. They may be infected with L. monocytogenes” in a document issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

In all, Boar’s Head “is recalling approximately 207,528 pounds of products,” FSIS said.

It’s part of an ongoing investigation into the outbreak of listeria related to meats from delis. It was first reported to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday.

The reason or cause of the outbreak are not identified.

The situation is dire According to FSIS, “as of July 25 2024, the number of sick individuals have been discovered in 13 states, which includes 33 hospitalizations and two deaths. “

According to the document, FSIS stated that the first test that was conducted in Maryland discovered a variety of Boar’s Head products that were contamination with listeria.

Alongside the liverwurst to the liverwurst, additional Boar’s Head meats included in the recall are certain lots of Virginia Ham/Old Fashioned Ham, Italian Cappy Style Ham and diverse varieties of Bologna, Beef Salami, and many more.

Click on this page to see a complete list of recalls for meats and images of the product.

“The ready-to-eat liverwurst products were produced between June 11, 2024, and July 17, 2024, and have a 44-day shelf life,” FSIS declared. The products were shipped to retailers all over the United States.

If consumers find any of the items that were recalled inside their refrigerators or refrigerators, they should throw them out without eating them, or take them to the store they bought the items from.

“Consumers who have purchased these products are also urged to clean refrigerators thoroughly to prevent the risk of cross-contamination,” FSIS added.

Deli owners that suspect they’ve found the items “should clean and sanitize all food and non-food surfaces and discard any open meats and cheeses in the deli,” the agency stated.

Listeria bacteria could cause listeriosis. It is the third most common cause of death from food-related diseases in the United States. The symptoms generally include headaches muscles pains, fatigue and headache. Infections can trigger headaches, stiff necks and seizures, and confusion. Women who are pregnant can suffer from pregnancy loss or premature birth.

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Find out More about Listeriosis by visiting the CDC.

Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) news release 26 July 2024.