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How many people have died from the Boar’s Head meat listeria outbreak?

The CDC warns the outbreak of listeria food poisoning continues to cause deaths. The latest cases are linked to deli meat contaminated with the bacteria.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported nine deaths that are linked to a listeria outbreak involving deli meat products from the supplier Boar’s Head.

There are at least 57 other cases of listeria infections, with all the affected people hospitalized. The outbreak occurred across the following states:

  • Arizona
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • Pennsylvania
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Virginia
  • Wisconsin

Boar’s Head Virginia plant found violating health standards

Public health officials inspected a Boar’s Head plant in Jarratt, Virginia linked to the mass recall of deli meats, and discovered the site violated dozens of regulations. Black mold, mildew, and insects could be found throughout the premises. Operations at the factory have been suspended.

According to information released by the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service to CBS News, inspectors had already noted 69 incidents of “non-compliance” over the year at the plant in Virginia.

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Contaminated liverwurst spurs recall

The Florida-based company first issued a recall of products in July because a ready-to-eat liverwurst product tested positive for listeria. The recall was expanded to include dozens of other products, including bacon, smoked ham, bologna, and sausages.

The CDC warns some of these products have sell-by dates into October 2024.

The health agency reminds customers to refrain from eating recalled meats. Check your refrigerator to see if you have any of them, then throw them away, or return them to the stores where they were purchased to get a refund.

Clean your refrigerator, containers, utensils, and surfaces that may have touched the affected meat products, because listeria can grow on foods kept in the refrigerator and on surfaces.

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List of affected Boar’s Head products

CategoryProduct NamePurchased-by Dates
HamAll Natural Applewood Smoked Uncured HamAll products purchased before 7/31/24
HamAll Natural Traditional Uncured HamAll products purchased before 7/31/24
HamBourbonRidge Uncured Smoked HamAll products purchased before 7/31/24
HamBrown Sugar & Spice Off the Bone HamAll products purchased before 7/31/24
HamGourmet Pepper Brand HamAll products purchased before 7/31/24
HamHickory Smoked Roast Uncured HamAll products purchased before 7/31/24
HamItalian Cappy HamAll products purchased before 7/31/24
HamHot Italian Cappy Style HamAll products purchased before 7/31/24
HamExtra Hot Italian Cappy Style HamAll products purchased before 7/31/24
HamMaple Glazed Roast Pork LoinAll products purchased before 7/31/24
HamPeppenero Garlic HamAll products purchased before 7/31/24
HamPorchetta Roasted Seasoned Pork (Foodservice)All products purchased before 7/31/24
HamRoasted PorkAll products purchased before 7/31/24
HamRosemary & Sundried Tomato HamAll products purchased before 7/31/24
HamSmokeMaster Beechwood Smoked HamAll products purchased before 7/31/24
HamSweet Slice Smoked Uncured HamAll products purchased before 7/31/24
HamTavern HamAll products purchased before 7/31/24
HamVirginia HamAll products purchased before 7/31/24
BolognaPork & Beef BolognaAll products purchased before 7/31/24
Bologna33% Lower Sodium BolognaAll products purchased before 7/31/24
BolognaBeef BolognaAll products purchased before 7/31/24
BolognaBeef SalamiAll products purchased before 7/31/24
BolognaGarlic BolognaAll products purchased before 7/31/24
BolognaHead CheeseAll products purchased before 7/31/24
BolognaStrassburger Brand LiverwurstAll products purchased before 7/31/24
BolognaLiverwurst PateAll products purchased before 7/31/24
BolognaOlive Terrine LoafAll products purchased before 7/31/24
BolognaPickle & Pepper Terrine LoafAll products purchased before 7/31/24
BolognaSpiced HamAll products purchased before 7/31/24
BaconCanadian Style Uncured BaconAll products purchased before 7/31/24
BaconSteakhouse Roasted Slab BaconAll products purchased before 7/31/24
FrankfurtersUncured Pork & Beef FrankfurtersAll products purchased before 7/31/24
FrankfurtersUncured Pork & Beef Frankfurters - Natural CasingAll products purchased before 7/31/24
FrankfurtersUncured Beef FrankfurtersAll products purchased before 7/31/24
FrankfurtersUncured Beef Frankfurters- Natural CasingAll products purchased before 7/31/24
FrankfurtersUncured Cocktail FrankfurtersAll products purchased before 7/31/24
FrankfurtersUncured Beef KnockwurstAll products purchased before 7/31/24
SausageBratwurstAll products purchased before 7/31/24
SausageHot Smoked Uncured SausageAll products purchased before 7/31/24
SausageUncured KielbasaAll products purchased before 7/31/24
SausageAll Natural Chicken Sausage - Smoked AndouilleAll products purchased before 7/31/24
Old CountryOld Country Brand All Nat Uncured Smoked HamAll products purchased before 7/31/24
Old CountryOld Country Brand All Natural Uncured HamAll products purchased before 7/31/24
Old CountryOld Country Brand Beechwood Smoked HamAll products purchased before 7/31/24
Old CountryOld Country Brand BourbonRidge Smoked HamAll products purchased before 7/31/24
Old CountryOld Country Brand Brown Sugar & Spice Delight Off the Bone HamAll products purchased before 7/31/24
Old CountryOld Country Brand Cappy Brand HamAll products purchased before 7/31/24
Old CountryOld Country Brand Gourmet Pepper HamAll products purchased before 7/31/24
Old CountryOld Country Brand Habanero HamAll products purchased before 7/31/24
Old CountryOld Country Brand Rosemary Tomato HamAll products purchased before 7/31/24
Old CountryOld Country Brand Black Forest HamAll products purchased before 7/31/24
Old CountryOld Country Brand Canadian Style BaconAll products purchased before 7/31/24
Old CountryOld Country Brand Cappy HamAll products purchased before 7/31/24
Old CountryOld Country Brand Hot Butt Cappy HamAll products purchased before 7/31/24
Old CountryOld Country Brand Seasoned Fresh HamAll products purchased before 7/31/24
Old CountryOld Country Brand Sweet Slice Smoked HamAll products purchased before 7/31/24
Old CountryOld Country Brand Tavern HamAll products purchased before 7/31/24

What is Listeria and how is it dangerous?

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause severe infections which can be fatal in young children and frail or elderly people as well as others with weakened immune systems. It can also lead to pregnant women having miscarriages and stillbirths.

According to the CDC, Listeria is a hardy germ that can remain on surfaces like meat slicers and foods, even at refrigerated temperatures. It can also take up to 10 weeks for some people to exhibit symptoms of listeriosis.

Infection may result in short-term illness in healthy individuals that can last for days to several weeks. Basic symptoms are similar to what can be experienced with usual afflictions from food, and include the following:

  • a high temperature of 100F/38C or higher
  • aches and pains
  • chills
  • feeling or being sick
  • diarrhea

The dangers of Listeria

The serious symptoms for listeria manifest themselves if the bacteria infects beyond your gut. If it reaches the bloodstream, the bacteria can damage your central nervous system. This can result in symptoms such as confusion, loss of balance and convulsions. Clearly, these are serious symptoms and medical assistance is necessary. At this stage of the illness, there is a 20 to 30% chance of death.

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