Boar's Head deli meats recalled after Listeria contamination
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The recall comes after 34 people in 13 states became sick from the bacteria and two died. Listeriosis primarily affects pregnant women, people 65 and older and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, headache, and confusion, sometimes preceded by diarrhea.
The products in question were produced between May 10 and July 29 and were sold under the Boar's Head and Old Country brand names. View a full product list here.
The meats were distributed to retailers nationwide and several other countries.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them; they should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture officials. Consumers who have purchased these products are also being urged to clean their refrigerators thoroughly to prevent the risk of cross-contamination.
Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Boar’s Head Provisions Co., Inc., Customer Service at 1-800-352-6277. Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov.
