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Listeria Outbreak Linked to Boar’s Head Meats Sliced at Delis
3 months ago •source cdc.gov
Outbreak
Indiana, United States
A Listeria outbreak has been linked to meats sliced at delis, specifically Boar’s Head Ready-to-Eat Liverwurst Products. The outbreak has resulted in 43 illnesses, 43 hospitalizations, and 3 deaths across 13 states in the United States (MN, WI, IL, IN, MO, GA, NC, VA, PA, MD, NY, MA, & NJ).The affected products were already recalled:
- Boar’s Head Ready-to-Eat Liverwurst Products.
- Produced between June 11, 2024 and July 17, 2024, and have a 44-day shelf-life
- Boar’s Head Strassburger Brand Liverwurst made in Virginia.
- 3.5 pound loaves in plastic casing, or various weight packages sliced in retail delis
- Sell by dates range from July 25, 2024, to August 30, 2024
Other Boar’s Head Deli Meat Products
- Boar’s Head also recalled all deli products, including prepackaged deli products, in shelf life from this establishment. Look for “EST. 12612” or “P-12612” inside the USDA mark of inspection on the product labels.
In case you are experiencing Listeria monocytogenes symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
Source: www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/delimeats-7-24/index.html
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