Boar’s Head Deli Meat recall: Maryland issues listeria warning

MARYLAND (DC News Now) – The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) on Friday issued a consumer warning about certain Boar’s Head sausages because they may be contaminated with Listeria bacteria.

This consumer alert comes after a sample collected by the agency tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. MDH and the Baltimore City Health Department collected an unopened liver sausage product from a store for testing as part of a Listeria outbreak Investigation, According to a press release from the MDH.

According to the MDH, further tests will show whether the product sample is related to the outbreak.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said There is an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections in several states, and investigations are underway in all states.

By July 26, 34 people reported an infection in 13 statesOf these reported infections, 33 people were hospitalized, according to the CDC. The conditions Most confirmed cases are in New York (12) and Maryland (six).

According to the CDC, two deaths have been reported, one in Illinois and one in New Jersey.

The MDH specifically advised consumers to avoid Boar’s Head ready-to-eat liver sausage products produced between June 11 and July 17, 2024. The affected products include:

• 3.5-pound loaves in plastic sleeves or in packages of varying weights, sliced ​​at delis, containing “Boar’s Head Strassburger Brand Liver Sausage MADE IN VIRGINIA.” Best-before dates ranging from July 25, 2024 to August 30, 2024 are printed on the side of the packaging of the products shipped to retailers.

According to MDH, consumers should also avoid the following Boar’s Head ready-to-eat sausage products manufactured on June 27, 2024:

• 9.5-pound and 4.5-pound whole product or sliced ​​packages found in delis labeled “Boar’s Head VIRGINIA HAM OLD FASHIONED HAM” with a “Best by” date of August 10th on the product packaging.
• 4-pound or varying weight packages, sliced ​​at delicatessens, with “Boar’s Head ITALIAN CAPPY STYLE HAM” and a “Best by” date of August 10th printed on the product packaging.
• 6-pound or varying weight packages, sliced ​​at delis, with “Boar’s Head EXTRA HOT ITALIAN CAPPY STYLE HAM” and a “Best by” date of August 10th printed on the product packaging.
• 4-pound or varying weight packages, sliced ​​in delicatessens, contain “Boar’s Head BOLOGNA” with a “best before” date of “August 10” on the product packaging.
• 2.5 pounds or packages of varying weights, sliced ​​in delicatessens, contain “Boar’s Head BEEF SALAMI” with a “Best by” date of “August 10” on the product packaging.
• 5.5 pounds or packages of varying weights, sliced ​​in delicatessens, labeled “Boar’s Head STEAKHOUSE ROASTED BACON HEAT & EAT” and with a “best by” date of August 15th on the product packaging.
• 3 pounds or packages of varying weights, sliced ​​at delicatessen retailers, with “Boar’s Head GARLIC BOLOGNA” and a “Best Before” date of “August 10th” on the product packaging.
• 3 pounds or packages of varying weights, sliced ​​in delicatessens, with “Boar’s Head BEEF BOLOGNA” and a “best before” date of “August 10th” on the product packaging.

What exactly are listeria?:

Listeria are bacteria that can contaminate food, and people who eat these foods can become infected with listeria (listeriosis).

Accordingly the CDCListeria is particularly harmful to pregnant women, people over 65 and people with weakened immune systems.

For more information on the symptoms of Listeria, visit the CDC website.

What people at increased risk should do:

• Do not eat meat sliced ​​at a deli counter unless it has been reheated or steamed to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow it to cool before eating.
• Do not eat recalled products
• Call your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms:
  • People who are not pregnant usually experience fever, muscle aches, and fatigue. They may also experience headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or seizures.
  • Pregnant women often suffer from fever, muscle pain and fatigue. Listeria can lead to miscarriages or premature births. It can also cause serious illness or death in newborns