Boar’s Head recalled over 7 million pounds of deli meat that has been linked to a deadly outbreak of Listeria, with at least 10 deaths and 59 people hospitalized nationwide.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Boar’s Head Deli Meat induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was diagnosed with Listeria after eating recalled deli meat or liverwurst, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
10 Dead, 59 Hospitalized After Eating Boar’s Head Deli Meat
As of September 25, 2024, Boar’s Head Deli Meat has been linked to at least 59 illnesses in 19 states, including 10 people who died after being infected with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the CDC Outbreak Investigation.
New York: Hardest-Hit State in Boars Head Listeria Outbreak
New York is the hardest-hit state in the Boar’s Head outbreak, with 17 people hospitalized and 2 people who died after eating deli meat from New York delis and stores. However, the true number of sick people is likely much higher. Listeria symptoms may not appear for up to 10 weeks, and many Boar’s Head products have expiration dates through October 2024.
Boar’s Head Liverwurst Lawsuit Filed for Wrongful Death
In August 2024, the family of a man from Virginia who died after eating Boar’s Head Liverwurst filed a wrongful death lawsuit. The victim, an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor, died of meningitis and severe brain damage within weeks of eating a liverwurst sandwich. His blood tested positive for the same strain of Listeria that was found in a sample of liverwurst.
Pregnant Woman Files Lawsuit Against Boar’s Head
In August 2024, a lawsuit was filed by a pregnant woman who nearly lost her unborn son after she was infected with Listeria. Click here to read more.
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Boar’s Head
In August 2024, the first lawsuits were filed against Boar’s Head for the massive deli meat recall, including a proposed class action lawsuit in New York. Another lawsuit was also filed by an 88-year-old woman who was hospitalized with a severe Listeria infection after eating liverwurst.
Boar’s Head Recall Timeline: 7.2 Million Pounds of Deli Meat Recalled
On July 30, 2024, Boar’s Head expanded a recall to include another 7 million pounds of deli meat after a sample of liverwurst tested positive for a strain of Listeria that caused a deadly outbreak of food poisoning.
On July 26, 2024, Boar’s Head recalled 207,528 pounds of liverwurst and other deli meats that may be tainted with Listeria. The original recall was announced during an investigation into a deadly outbreak of Listeria that was linked to liverwurst and other deli meats.
Liverwurst Tests Positive for Listeria
Boar’s Head recalled a variety of deli meat after the Maryland Department of Health collected an unopened liverwurst product from a retail store and it tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
Further testing determined that it is the same strain of Listeria that is linked to a Listeria outbreak linked to meats sliced at delis.
How to Identify Recalled Deli Meat
Boar’s Head recalled all deli products, including pre-packaged deli products, within shelf life. Look for “EST. 12612” or “P-12612” inside the USDA mark of inspection on the product labels.
This expanded recall includes 71 products that were produced between May 10, 2024, and July 29, 2024, and sold nationwide under the Boar’s Head® and Old Country® brand names.
These items include meat intended for slicing at retail delis as well as some pre-packaged meat and poultry products sold at retail locations. These products have “sell by” dates ranging from 29-JUL-2024 through 17-OCT-24.
Liverwurst Recall Information
Boar’s Head recalled ready-to-eat liverwurst products that were produced between June 11, 2024 and July 17, 2024:
- 3.5-lb. loaves in plastic casing, or various weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head Strassburger Brand Liverwurst MADE IN VIRGINIA.” The products shipped to retailers bear sell by dates ranging July 25, 2024, to Aug. 30, 2024, printed on the side of the packaging.
2023: Boar’s Head Deli Meat Recalled for Listeria
In January 2023, Boar’s Head and 4 other brands of deli meat were recalled by Daniele International LLC due to a risk of food poisoning with Listeria bacteria.
The recall includes 52,914 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage products, including Boar’s Head Charcuterie Trio and other products with Italian-style cold cuts, such as pepperoni, salami, prosciutto, and more.
They were sold under the following brand-names:
- Boar’s Head
- Frederick’s by Meijer
- Colameco’s Primo Natural
- Del Duca
- Gourmet Selection
The products were produced by Daniele International LLC, an establishment based in Rhode Island, and shipped to retail stores nationwide between December 23, 2022 and January 17, 2023.
No illnesses were reported, according to the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS). Instead, the recall was announced after a routine test in the manufacturing facility discovered Listeria monocytogenes bacteria on a surface that touches the food.
The recall includes the following deli meat products:
- 6-oz. plastic tray of “FREDERIK’S by meijer SPANISH STYLE charcuterie sampler tray” with sell by date 4/15/23.
- 6-oz. plastic tray of “Boar’s Head CHARCUTUERIE TRIO” with sell by dates 4/13/23, 4/14/23, and 4/15/23.
- 7-oz. plastic tray of “COLAMECO’S PRIMO NATURALE GENOA UNCURED SALAMI” with sell by date 12/23/23.
- 7-oz. plastic tray of “COLAMECO’S PRIMO NATURALE BLACK PEPPER UNCURED SALAMI” with use by dates 12/22/23, 12/30/23, and 1/17/24.
- 1-lb. plastic tray of “DEL DUCA SOPRESSATA, COPPA & GENOA SALAMI” with sell by dates 4/13/23 and 4/14/23.
- 1-lb. plastic tray of “DEL DUCA CALABRESE, PROSCIUTTO & COPPA” with sell by date 5/6/23.
- 1-lb. plastic tray of “DEL DUCA GENOA SALAMI, UNCURED PEPPERONI & HARD SALAMI” with use by date 5/4/23.
- 12-oz. plastic tray of “Gourmet Selection SOPRESSATA, CAPOCOLLO, HARD SALAME” with sell by date 4/14/23.
Listeria Food Poisoning Infections
Deli meat is a recurrent source of Listeria contamination, with deadly outbreaks reported in January 2021 and again in November 2022, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
What is the Risk?
People who eat deli meat that is contaminated with Listeria can develop symptoms as soon as the same day, but it can take up to 70 days for symptoms to appear. The infection can spread beyond the intestines and into the brain and spinal cord. Infections also commonly cause pregnancy complication like a miscarriage or stillbirth.
Do I have a Boar’s Head Deli Meat Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Boar’s Head Deli Meat induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was diagnosed with Listeria after eating recalled deli meat or liverwurst, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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