Boar’s Head Products Recalled Due to Deadly Listeria Outbreak
Boar’s Head products have been recalled due to a deadly listeria outbreak, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports announced on Tuesday.
An additional 7 million pounds of deli and poultry products are being recalled due to the deadly outbreak after Strassburger brand liverwurst products were recalled last week. Those products have a “sell by” date of July 29 through Oct. 17, the USDA said.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the problem was discovered when a liverwurst sample collected by the Maryland Department of Health tested positive for the outbreak strain L. monocytogenes.
“Further testing revealed that the product sample tested positive for the outbreak strain. Anyone concerned about illness should contact a health care provider,” the USDA said.
Listeria is a bacterium that can cause foodborne illness. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that “listeria is the third leading cause of death from foodborne illness in the United States.”
Boar’s Head said it had decided to “immediately and voluntarily” expand the recall to all items produced at its Jarratt, Virginia, plant.
The company advised customers to throw away all recalled products list on their website, including different types of ham, sausage, bacon, sausage and frankfurters.
The company apologized to customers in a rack: “On behalf of all of us at Boar’s Head Brand, we want to let our customers and consumers know that we deeply regret that our liverwurst products were contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. No words can fully express our sympathy and the sincere and deep pain we feel for the families who have suffered losses and others who have been sickened.
“The health and well-being of our consumers is our top priority. Boar’s Head has always been and remains committed to the quality and safety of our products. You have our commitment that we are committed to ensuring that all Boar’s Head products consistently meet the high standards of quality and safety that you deserve and expect.”