Boar's Head Liverwurst and Deli Meat Products recalled due to listeria

United States

####Update: July 31, 2024

On July 30, 2024 - Boar's Head Provisions Co. is expanding its July 26, 2024, recall of deli meat products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. The establishment is recalling approximately 7 million additional pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products. The products subject to recall were distributed to retail locations nationwide.

This expansion includes 71 products produced between May 10, 2024, and July 29, 2024, under the Boar's Head and Old Country brand names. These items include meat intended for slicing at retail delis as well as some packaged meat and poultry products sold at retail locations. These products have "sell by" dates ranging from 29-JUL-2024 through 17-OCT-24.

To view the list of products and labels please visit the below links.
List of Products: www.fsis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media_file/documents/Recall-023-2024-EXP-Product_Information_Sheet.pdf
List of Lables: www.fsis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/food_label_pdf/2024-07/Recall-023-2024-EXP-Labels.pdf

Source: www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/boars-head-provisions-co--expands-recall-ready-eat-meat-and-poultry-products-due

July 25, 2024

Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc. has issued a recall for all liverwurst products currently available in commerce due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogene. The company is also recalling additional deli meat products that were produced on the same line and on the same day as the liverwurst. Approximately 207,528 pounds of products are being recalled. These products were distributed to retail deli locations nationwide in the United States. As of July 25, 2024, 34 people have been identified as sick in 13 states, including 33 hospitalizations and two deaths.

Consumption of food contaminated with L. monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects people who are pregnant, aged 65 or older, or with weakened immune systems.

The products recalled are:
- 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 ranging July 25, 2024, to Aug. 30, 2024, printed on the side of the packaging.
- 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 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.

The liverwurst products were produced between June 11 and July 17, 2024, and have a 44-day shelf life. The products were shipped to retailers with sell by dates ranging from July 25 to August 30, 2024. Other deli meat products produced on June 27, 2024, are also being recalled, including various hams, bologna, beef salami, and bacon.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and retailers not to sell these products with the referenced sell by dates. These products should be returned to the place of purchase.



Source: www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/boars-head-provisions-co--recalls-ready-eat-liverwurst-and-other-deli-meat-products