Boar’s Head recalls liverwurst products due to listeria contamination, linked to a serious outbreak.
Boar’s Head issued a recall of all its liverwurst products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.
The recall includes additional deli meat products produced on the same line and day as the liverwurst, totaling approximately 207,528 pounds of products.
The recall is part of an investigation into a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats, with 34 confirmed cases in 13 states, including two deaths.
Consumers who purchased the recalled products are advised to discard them and clean their refrigerators to prevent cross-contamination.
Listeriosis, caused by Listeria bacteria, can lead to symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, fatigue, headaches, and potentially serious complications in pregnant women.
Boar’s Head has issued a recall of all its liverwurst products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. This also includes other deli meat products produced on the same line and day as the liverwurst, affecting approximately 207,528 pounds of products. The recall follows an investigation into a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats, resulting in 34 cases across 13 states, including hospitalizations and deaths.
Consumers are advised to discard the recalled products and clean their refrigerators to prevent cross-contamination. Deli owners are instructed to sanitize all surfaces and discard any affected meats and cheeses. Listeria infection can lead to listeriosis, causing symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, fatigue, and more severe complications like pregnancy loss or premature birth in pregnant women. Further information on listeriosis can be found from the CDC.
