The CDC announced Wednesday that an update on the ongoing listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meat shows the pace of reported illnesses and deaths is slowing.
Since the CDC’s last notification on August 28, one new death, two new hospitalizations, and one new case were recorded in one state, for a total of 59 cases in 19 states. of infections (including 10 deaths).
The new death occurred in New York state, making it the second death in the state, officials said. The outbreak has spread to Louisiana, with one person currently hospitalized.
Boar’s Head has recalled 71 products since July 26, representing approximately 7.2 million pounds of deli meat. The brand is also facing legal action, with at least one class action lawsuit planned as of early August. The family of one of the victims, an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor from Virginia, previously spoke to USA TODAY about his death and plans to pursue legal action.
Map shows which states are affected by Listeria outbreak
A listeria outbreak linked to sliced deli meat has sickened 59 people and killed 10 in 19 states, according to the CDC.
The map shows where the 59 people involved in the Listeria outbreak lived. The deaths occurred in Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Florida, Tennessee, New Mexico and South Carolina. New York state has the most reported cases, with 17.
List of states affected by Listeria outbreak
New York Maryland New Jersey Virginia Massachusetts Florida Missouri Georgia South Carolina Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois Pennsylvania North Carolina Indiana Arizona New Mexico Tennessee Louisiana
What Boaz Head products are being recalled?
Boar’s Head initially announced a recall of 207,528 pounds of liverwurst and other deli meats on July 26, followed by a recall on July 30 that included more than 7 million pounds of prepared meat and poultry products. announced an expansion of the recall.
Boar’s Head announced in a July 30 company statement that its Strasberger brand liverwurst, manufactured at its Jarratt, Va., facility, had been linked to a nationwide listeria outbreak. The company said it has begun an expanded recall of all products.
Boar’s Head cooked liverwurst products recalled
Manufactured between June 11, 2024 and July 17, 2024 and has a best before date of 44 days. “Virginia Made Boar’s Head Strassberger Brand Liverwurst” 3.5 lb. loaf in plastic case or packaged in various weights sliced at retail Store shelf life ranges from July 25, 2024 to August 30, 2024 until the day
Other Boar’s Head deli meat products
Boar’s Head has also recalled all deli products manufactured at its Jarratt facility, including packaged deli products. Look for “EST”. The product label will have “12612” or “P-12612” written inside the USDA inspection mark.
Symptoms of listeriosis or listeria poisoning
Listeriosis, or Listeria poisoning, is a food poisoning most commonly caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. This is considered a serious condition and can be dangerous or life-threatening, especially for older people, people with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women.
According to the USDA, symptoms include:
Fever Muscle pain Headache Stiff shoulders Confusion Loss of balance Cramps Diarrhea Other gastrointestinal symptoms Miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth and/or life-threatening infections in newborns Death
The Department of Agriculture recommends that people in high-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months of eating contaminated food should seek medical attention and tell their health care provider that they ate contaminated food. said it should.