Boar's Head announced Friday that it is recalling all of its liverwurst products because they may be contaminated with the dangerous bacteria Listeria monocytogenes.
"The company is also recalling other deli meat products that were produced on the same line and on the same day as the liverwurst and, as a result, may be adulterated with L. monocytogenes," according to a statement released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
In total, Boar's Head is "recalling approximately 207,528 pounds of product," the FSIS noted.
The recall is part of an ongoing investigation into a listeria outbreak linked to the charcuterie which was announced for the first time by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last Friday.
At the time, the source(s) of the epidemic were unknown.
The epidemic is serious: according to the FSIS, "as of July 25, 2024, 34 sick people have been identified in 13 states, including 33 hospitalizations and two deaths.”
As the FSIS explains, tests conducted for the first time in Maryland detected a sample of Boar's Head product contaminated with listeria.
In addition to liver sausage products, some of the other wild boar meats included in the recall include certain lots of Virginia ham/old-fashioned ham, Cappy-style Italian ham, various types of bologna, beef salami, among others.
Look here for a complete list of recalled meats, as well as product photos.
“The ready-to-eat liverwursts were produced between June 11, 2024, and July 17, 2024, and have a shelf life of 44 days,” FSIS noted. The products were shipped to retailers nationwide.
If you find that you have any of the recalled products in your refrigerator, throw them away without eating them or return them to the place of purchase.
“Consumers who have purchased these products are also advised to thoroughly clean refrigerators to avoid the risk of cross-contamination,” the FSIS added.
Deli owners who discover they have these products "should clean and disinfect all food and non-food surfaces and discard all opened meats and cheeses in the deli," the agency added.
Listeria bacteria can cause listeriosis, the third leading cause of death from foodborne illness in the United States. Symptoms typically include fever, muscle aches, and fatigue. The infection can also cause headache, stiff neck, confusion, or seizures. Pregnant women may experience miscarriage or premature labor.
More information : Ask about listeriosis at the CDC.
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), press release, July 26, 2024
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