A multi-state Listeria outbreak has claimed the lives of nine individuals, all of whom are associated with a deli meat manufacturer based in Virginia.
One death in Florida, one in Tennessee, one in New Mexico, one in New York, and two in South Carolina have been associated with Boar’s Head deli meats. It was earlier stated that three people died in New Jersey, Illinois, and Virginia.
With the addition of 14 additional cases since the last report in early August, the total number of hospitalizations has reached 57.
Based on the data provided by the CDC, this outbreak of listeriosis is the biggest one since 2011.
If you have any leftover Boar’s Head meat that has “EST. 12612” or “P-12612” inside the USDA mark of inspection, you should throw it out.
Symptoms of listeriosis may not appear for some individuals for as long as ten weeks following intake.
Those who are more susceptible to listeriosis should either not eat deli meats cut thin or cook them thoroughly until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees, or eat them very hot.
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Pregnant women, those 65 and above, and those with compromised immune systems are at increased risk of complications from listeria infections.
Headaches, stiff necks, disorientation, unsteadiness, convulsions, fever, and aches and pains in the muscles are all possible signs of an infection.
Following a positive sample test for the current strain of L. monocytogenes, Boar’s Head recalled over 200,000 pounds of items from retail deli counters. But the CDC is worried that some of the contaminated deli meat is still in people’s fridges.
Jarratt, Virginia is home to Boar’s Head Provisions Co., Inc. Phone 1-800-352-6277 to speak with a customer care representative from Boar’s Head if you have any questions about the recall.