Boar's Head Recall Grows Amid Listeria Outbreak

Boar's Head has expanded its recall to include over 7 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products due to a listeria outbreak that has resulted in two deaths and 34 illnesses across 13 states. The recall now encompasses 71 products made between May 10 and July 29, following an initial recall of 207,528 pounds. The listeria outbreak, confirmed by a positive liverwurst sample from Maryland, has led to the temporary closure and deep cleaning of delis in several states. The company has halted production at its Jarratt, Virginia, plant and advised consumers to discard or return the affected products. Health officials are urging thorough sanitation of refrigerators and cautioning vulnerable populations about the severe risks of listeria. Distribution of the affected products reached stores nationwide and internationally, including the Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Panama.