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Boar’s Head deli meats recalled after announcement of listeria outbreak probe
By Associated Press,
16 hours ago
NEW YORK — U.S. health officials Friday announced a recall of some Boar’s Head liverwurst and other deli meats as they investigate a listeria outbreak that has sickened nearly three dozen people and caused two deaths.
The company is also recalling additional deli meats that were produced on the same line and on the same day as the liverwurst.
U.S. health officials announced a recall of some Boar’s Head liverwurst and other deli meats as they investigate a listeria outbreak. Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images
The USDA said a sample of Boar’s Head liverwurst from a Maryland store tested positive for listeria.
It can be treated with antibiotics, but it is especially dangerous to pregnant women, newborns, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems.
The company is also recalling additional deli meats that were produced on the same line and on the same day as the liverwurst. Boar's Head The Boar’s Head recall includes a number of products stamped with an August 10 sell-by date, including bologna. Boar's Head
An estimated 1,600 people get listeria food poisoning each year and about 260 die, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Boar’s Head recall includes a number of products stamped with an August 10 sell-by date, including bologna, garlic bologna, beef bologna, beef salami, Italian Cappy-style ham and Extra Hot Italian Cappy-style ham.
Also included is Steakhouse Roasted Bacon Heat and Eat, with a sell-by date of Aug. 15.
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