Boars Head Listeria Outbreak: Market Expansion and Recall

An ongoing investigation was announced surrounding a Listeria outbreak , causing 30 hospitalizations and two deaths . Last week , the main source of the outbreak was determined by the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service ( FSIS ): Boars Head ready - to - eat deli meat products . The outbreak has led to the recall of approximately 207,528 pounds of Boars Head branded products as it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.

The recalled Boars Head meats include a variety of products such as Strassburger Brand Liverwurst , Virginia Ham , Italian Cappy Style Ham , Extra Hot Italian Cappy Style Ham , Bologna , Beef Salami , Steakhouse Roasted Bacon Heat & Eat , Garlic Bologna , and Beef Bologna . These products have specific sell by dates ranging from July 25 , 2024 , to August 30 , 2024 . If you have purchased any of these products recently , it is advised to dispose of them immediately as Listeria infection can cause listeriosis , which is a serious disease particularly for elderly , pregnant , or immunocompromised individuals.

Boar 's Head is now expanding the recall of deli meat products that may contain Listeria . The U.S. Department of Agriculture 's Food Safety and Inspection Service ( FSIS ) has reported the recall expansion to nearly 7 million additional pounds ' worth of ready - to - eat meat and poultry products . The recall includes 71 food items produced between May 10 , 2024 , and July 29 , 2024 , by both Boar 's Head and Old Country brands . Additionally , Boar 's Head is encouraging consumers of potentially contaminated products to return them for a full refund.

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 . Boar 's Head has taken steps to protect public health following the new information regarding the link between their Strassburger Brand Liverwurst and the national deli meat Listeria monocytogenes outbreak as reported by the USDA . The FSIS has also recommended that retail delis clean and sanitize all food and non - food surfaces and discard any open meats and cheeses in the deli.

For any questions about the recall , consumers can contact Boars Head Provisions Co. , Inc. , customer service line at 1 - 800 - 352 - 6277 . It is crucial to follow these guidelines to ensure safety and prevent any potential health risks associated with the consumption of contaminated deli meat products.