Listeria confirmed in Onondaga County after Boar’s Head recall

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Onondaga County Health Department wants everyone to check their refrigerators for Boar’s Head deli meats.

On July 26, a national recall was issued after multiple products were infected with a bacteria that possibly caused Listeria Monocytogenes infections.

According to the health department, one case has been confirmed in Onondaga County.

The Virginia-based company is recalling its ready-to-eat liverwurst and other deli meats that were processed on the same day, according to an announcement from the USDA .

Other recalled products include:

• Boar’s Head ITALIAN CAPPY STYLE HAM
• Boar’s Head EXTRA HOT ITALIAN CAPPY STYLE HAM
• Boar’s Head BOLOGNA
• Boar’s Head BEEF SALAMI
• Boar’s Head STEAKHOUSE ROASTED BACON HEAT & EAT
• Boar’s Head GARLIC BOLOGNA
• Boar’s Head BEEF BOLOGNA

Click here for the full list and sell-by dates.

“Listeria can be particularly dangerous for pregnant women, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems,” said Dr. Kathryn Anderson, Onondaga County Commissioner of Health. “We urge residents and food service operators to check their deli meat products and dispose of any that are part of the recall. If you have any symptoms or concerns, please contact your healthcare provider immediately.”

Listeria causes serious infection. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, and gastrointestinal issues.

“In severe cases, it can lead to complications such as meningitis or septicemia. Pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems are at higher risk. The risk of listeria is the reason it is generally recommended that pregnant women avoid consuming unpasteurized milk and dairy products, soft cheeses (pasteurized and unpasteurized), deli meats, and smoked fish,” said the health department.

Food Service Operators That Received Recalled Items:

• Thoroughly clean and sanitize all food and non-food surfaces.
• Throw away any open meats and cheeses in the deli. USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) advises delis not to use any opened deli products because recalled products can cross-contaminate other deli meats and cheeses.
• Always follow USDA-FSIS best practices for controlling Listeria contamination in deli areas.
• Foodservice operators may contact the Division of Environmental Health, Food Protection Section at (315) 435-6607 or by email at foodprotection@ongov.net for further guidance.

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