The CDC’s latest update on the ongoing listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli showed a slowdown in reported illnesses and deaths, the agency announced Wednesday.
One new death, two new hospitalizations and one case of illness in a new state have been recorded since the CDC’s last advisory on August 28, bringing the total number to 59 illnesses, including 10 deaths, in 19 states.
The new death occurred in New York, making it the second in the state, officials said. The outbreak also spread to Louisiana, where one hospitalization was reported.
Boar’s Head has recalled 71 products since July 26, equivalent to approximately 7.2 million pounds of deli meats. The brand is also facing legal action, with at least one class action lawsuit underway in early August. The family of one victim, an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor from Virginia, has previously spoken to USA TODAY about his death and plans to take legal action.
Map shows which states are affected by a listeria outbreak
According to the CDC, 59 people were sickened in 19 states due to a listeria outbreak linked to deli cuts, killing 10 people.
The map shows where the 59 people affected by the listeria outbreak lived. The deaths occurred in Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Florida, Tennessee, New Mexico and South Carolina. New York reported the highest number of cases at 17.
List of states affected by a listeria outbreak
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new York
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Maryland
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New Jersey
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Virginia
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Massachusetts
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Florida
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Missouri
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Georgia
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South Carolina
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Minnesota
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Wisconsin
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Illinois
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Pennsylvania
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North Carolina
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Indiana
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Arizona
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New Mexico
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Tennessee
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Louisiana
Which Boar’s Head products are recalled?
Boar’s Head initially announced a recall of 207,528 pounds of liverwurst and other deli meats on July 26, followed by an expanded recall on July 30 to include more than 7 million pounds of ready-made meat and poultry products. eat.
In a July 30 statement from the company, Boar’s Head said it initiated the expanded recall of all products manufactured at its Jarratt, Va., facility after learning that its Strassburger brand liver sausage had been linked to the national listeria epidemic.
Boar’s Head Ready-to-Eat Liver Sausages recalled
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Produced between June 11, 2024 and July 17, 2024 and has a shelf life of 44 days
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“Strassburger brand boar’s head liver sausage made in Virginia”
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3.5 pound loaves in a plastic case or packages of various sliced weights at delicatessens
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Best before dates range from July 25, 2024 to August 30, 2024.
Other Boar’s Head deli products
Boar’s Head has also recalled all deli products manufactured at the Jarratt plant, including pre-packaged deli products. Search for “EST.” 12612” or “P-12612” inside the USDA inspection mark on product labels.
Symptoms of listeriosis or listeria poisoning
Listeriosis, or listeria poisoning, is a foodborne bacterial infection most commonly caused by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. It is considered a serious illness and can be dangerous or even fatal, especially for the elderly, people with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women.
According to the USDA, symptoms include:
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Fever
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Muscle pain
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Headache
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Stiff neck
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Confusion
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Loss of balance
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Seizures
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Diarrhea
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Other gastrointestinal symptoms
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Miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth and/or life-threatening infection of newborns
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Death
People in higher risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should consult a doctor and inform the health care provider about their consumption of contaminated food, the agency said. USDA.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Map of Boar’s Head listeria outbreak: 59 people sickened in 19 states
