Potential Source of Deadly Listeria Outbreak Identified

UPDATE: Boar’s Head has recalled an additional 7 million pounds of deli meat amid a listeria outbreak linked to its products. The contaminated meats have now led to 34 illnesses in 13 states, including Minnesota. 

The source of a mysterious listeria outbreak that killed two people and sickened more than two dozen people across multiple states, including Minnesota, has finally been identified.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced that Jarratt, Virginia-based Boar’s Head Provisions Company is recalling more than 207,000 pounds of deli meats that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. The following Boar’s Head meats are at risk:

• Strassburger Brand Liverwurst with sell by dates July 25, 2024, through Aug. 30, 2024
• Virginia Ham Old Fashioned Ham with printed sell by date “AUG 10.”
• Italian Cappy Style Ham with printed sell by date “AUG 10.”
• Extra Hot Italian Cappy Style Ham with printed sell by date “AUG 10.”
• Bologna with printed sell by date “AUG 10.”
• Beef Salami with printed sell by date “AUG 10.”
• Steakhouse Roasted Bacon Heat & Eat with printed sell by date “AUG 15.”
• Garlic Bologna with printed sell by date “AUG 10.”
• Beef Bologna with printed sell by date “AUG 10.”

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Two deaths, one in Illinois and one in New York, have been linked to the outbreak.

Minnesota is one of the 12 states where illnesses are being reported.

If you recently purchased any of the above Boar’s Head meat products, dispose of it immediately.

Listeria infection can cause listeriosis, an illness that can become a serious disease for elderly, pregnant or immunocompromised individuals. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and, in severe cases, convulsions and seizures.\

For questions about this recall, contact Boar’s Head's customer service line at 1-800-352-6277.