Boar’s Head to recall additional 7 million pounds of deli meat after deadly listeria outbreak
What prompted Boar’s Head to expand its deli meat recall?
Boar's Head expanded its deli meat recall after a liverwurst sample collected by health officials in Maryland tested positive for listeria. Further testing revealed that the type of bacteria was the same strain causing illnesses in people. This led to the recall being expanded to include all items produced at the Jarratt facility.
How many pounds of deli meat is Boar’s Head recalling additionally?
Boar's Head is recalling an additional 7 million pounds of deli meat due to a deadly listeria outbreak. The recall covers 71 products made between May 10 and July 29 under the Boar's Head and Old Country brand names, including Virginia ham, beef salami, and bologna. The issue was discovered when a liverwurst sample collected in Maryland tested positive for listeria.
How many people died due to the listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head?
Two people died due to the listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meat. The outbreak resulted in 34 hospitalizations across 13 states. The company issued a recall for ready-to-eat liverwurst products and some other deli meat products, totaling 7 million additional pounds of product.