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Boar's Head issues recall for more than 200,000 pounds of liverwurst, other sliced meats
View Date:2024-12-23 14:59:41
Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc, a popular producer of deli products including meat and cheese, has issued a recall for more than 200,000 pounds of liverwurst and other ready-to-eat deli meats due to potential listeria contamination, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said in a notice on Friday. A listeria outbreak linked to sliced deli meat has sickened 34 in 13 states, causing 33 hospitalizations and two deaths, according to an ongoing investigation by the USDA and Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The Boar's Head recall affects 207,528 pounds of product, including all of its liverwurst products and a variety of other deli meats. The USDA said the presence of listeria monocytogenes in the meats can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects people who are pregnant, aged 65 or older, or with weakened immune systems. Cucumber recall:Listeria risk grows to other veggies in more states and stores The recalled ready-to-eat liverwurst products were produced between June 11, 2024, and July 17, 2024, and have a 44-day shelf life. The products were distributed to retail deli locations nationwide and are labeled with the establishment number “EST. 12612." Other recalled ready-to-eat deli meat products were produced on June 27, 20424. These products, also distributed nationwide, bear the establishment number “EST. 12612.” The recalled liverwurst products include: The other recalled deli meats include : Listeriosis, or listeria poisoning, is a foodborne bacterial infection most commonly caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. It is considered a serious condition and can be dangerous or life-threatening, especially to older adults, people with weak immune systems and pregnant women. According to the USDA, symptoms include: People in higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell the health care provider about eating the contaminated food, said the USDA. Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume and should immediately throw them away or return them to the place of purchase, said the USDA. Retailers who have the products in stock are likewise advised not to sell them. If you happen to find one of the affected meats in your fridge, be sure to follow up its disposal with a thorough cleaning of your fridge to prevent cross-contamination Retailers should likewise clean and sanitize all surfaces and discard any open meats and cheeses in the deli. One of the best ways to avoid listeriosis is to avoid foods that have not been properly stored or that may be more prone to carrying listeria bacteria. People who are at high risk, such as pregnant women and children, should avoid eating the following:What Boar's Head products are recalled?
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