Listeria Outbreak: Boars Head Recall Impacts Market - Business

A grocery store chain is cleaning up after a recall of Boar 's Head products containing Listeria . Big Y and Stop & Shop are taking precautions to ensure the safety of their customers . The recall affects over 200,000 pounds of deli meat sold nationwide , including liverwurst and ham products . The USDA recommended the cleaning and sanitization of surfaces and the disposal of open meats and cheeses in the delis . The affected products have a sell - by date of August 10 and include bologna , garlic bologna , beef salami , and Italian Cappy - style ham.

 The outbreak of Listeria linked to Boar 's Head products has led to 34 people falling ill across 13 states , with all but one hospitalized and two deaths reported . Listeria can contaminate food and cause symptoms like fever , nausea , and diarrhea . Pregnant women , newborns , the elderly , and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk.

Boars Head initiated the recall after a store in Maryland tested positive for Listeria . The outbreak is likely linked to sliced meat sold at deli counters , with many affected individuals reporting consuming items like turkey , liverwurst , and ham . The recall includes ready - to - eat liverwurst produced between June 11 and July 17 , along with other deli meats manufactured on the same machinery around the same time.

 Listeria is the third - leading cause of death from food poisoning in the U.S. , with symptoms appearing within two weeks of consumption . Pregnant individuals with listeriosis can pass the infection to a developing fetus . The CDC advises vulnerable individuals to avoid high - risk foods such as deli meat and soft cheeses made with unpasteurized milk.

Listeria Outbreak: Boars Head Recall Impacts Market

The CDC estimates that around 1,600 people get listeriosis each year , with about 260 deaths . Most cases are not linked to outbreaks , but there are usually a few outbreaks each year . Consumers are urged to discard affected products , clean out their refrigerators , and take precautions when handling deli meats to prevent the spread of Listeria . Heating deli meats to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit can help kill the bacteria and reduce the risk of infection.