10th Death Linked To Listeria Outbreak From Recalled Boar's Head Deli Meat

A tenth death has been linked to the listeria outbreak associated with recalled Boar's Head deli meat, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The latest victim was from New York, bringing the total number of people hospitalized due to the outbreak to 59 across 19 states. However, the CDC noted that the actual number of cases is likely higher due to the time it takes for symptoms to appear and for illnesses to be linked to the outbreak.

The agency continues to advise consumers to check their kitchens for recalled products that have "EST. 12612" or "P-12612" inside the USDA mark of inspection on labels and have sell-by dates into October 2024.

Boar's Head, in response to the outbreak, announced earlier this month that it would discontinue sales of liverwurst , the product found to be the root of the listeria contamination. The company is also closing the Virginia plant that produced the meat linked to the outbreak and implementing a companywide food safety program.

The USDA Food Safety Inspection Service found dozens of violations at the facility , including insects, mold, and a "rancid smell in the cooler." The plant has not been operational since July, when the liverwurst recall was first announced and then expanded to include all products made at the facility.

In a letter to the US Department of Agriculture and Department of Justice, Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Rep. Rosa DeLauro asked the agencies to determine whether Boar's Head should face criminal charges related to the outbreak.