Listeria Outbreak Alert: Deli Meats Recall Explained

You may have read my recent story on the outbreak of listeria at meat counters at retail stores across the US. These products could be sitting in your refrigerator right now, so before you use any of the products listed below, please check the important information here.

BOAR'S HEAD RECALL OF DELI MEATS

Now we have Boar's Head Deli Meats recalling over 207,000 pounds of deli meat that may have been contaminated with listeria. The recall was completed after samples of the deli meat were taken and returned with positive results for L. monocytogenes bacteria.

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LISTING OF RECALLED PRODUCTS

Out of caution, the company has recalled 8 other types of deli meat that were produced on the same day as the liverwurst; and although there have been no positive samples returned, the company is taking the action to be cautionary.

Here is a list of the recalled products:

• Boar's Head Virginia Ham Old Fashioned Ham
  Sell Date: Aug 10
  9.5 pound and 4.5 pound full product
  Various weight packages of sliced meat in retail deli's

• Boar's Head Italian Cappy Style Ham
  Sell Date: Aug 10
  4-pound or various-weight packages of sliced meat in retail deli's

• Boar's Head Extra Hot Italian Cappy Style Ham
  Sell Date: Aug 10
  6-pound or various-weight packages of sliced meat in retail deli's

• Boar's Head Bologna
  Sell Date: Aug 10
  4-pound or various weight packages of sliced meant in retail deli's

• Boar's Head Beef Salami
  Sell Date: Aug 10
  2.5 pound or various weight packages of sliced meat in retail delis

• Boar's Head Steakhouse Roasted Bacon Heat & Eat
  Sell Date: AUG 15
  5.5 pound or various weight packages of sliced meat in retail delis

• Boar's Head Garlic Bologna
  Sell Date: Aug 10
  3-pound or various-weight packages of sliced meat in retail delis

• Boar's Head Bee Bologna
  Sell Date: Aug 10
  3-pound or various-weight packages of sliced meat in retail delis

VIEW PRODUCT LABELS

You can view all of the labels of recalled products by clicking HERE now.

The products were sold as freshly sliced meats as well as in pre-sealed packages in the deli section of grocery stores, butchers, and other retailers with deli's.

All of the affected products have the establishment number:
EST. 12612

This number is inside the USDA mark of inspection on the product labels.

WHAT TO DO

If you find that you have any or all of these products in your possession you should throw them away immediately, or return them to the original place of purchase.

It is also recommended that if you DO find the products in your refrigerator, you clean the fridge thoroughly to prevent the risk of cross-contamination. Listeria spreads easily in cold environments like deli cases and refrigerators.

Listeria is very dangerous and can be fatal to young children and elderly people, as well as those with weakened immune systems. Those individuals who are pregnant also need to be cautious.

If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms and think you may have consumed any of these products, be sure to contact your healthcare provider and seek medical advice.