Boar's Head recalls deli meats over listeria concerns

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - Boar's Head is recalling more than 200,000 pounds of its deli products that may be contaminated with the bacteria that causes listeria infections. 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.

The liverwurst products were produced between June 11, 2024, and July 17, 2024, and have a 44-day shelf life. Labels of the recalled products can be viewed at the USDA.

• 3.5-pound 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.

The other deli meat products were produced on June 27, 2024 and are:

• 9.5-pound and 4.5-pound full product, or various weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head Virginia Ham Old Fashioned Ham” with sell by date “AUG 10” on the product packaging.
• 4-pound, or various weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head Italian Cappy Style Ham” with sell by date “AUG 10” on the product packaging.
• 6-pound, or various weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head Extra hot Italian Cappy Style Ham” with sell by date “AUG 10” on the product packaging.
• 4-pound, or various weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head Bologna” with sell by date “AUG 10” on the product packaging.
• 2.5-pound., or various weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head Beef Salami” with sell by date “AUG 10” on the product packaging.
• 5.5-pound, or various weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head Steakhouse Roasted Bacon Heat & Eat” with sell by date “AUG 15” on the product packaging.
• 3-pound, or various weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head Garlic Bologna” with sell by date “AUG 10” on the product packaging.
• 3-pound, or various weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head Beef Bologna” with sell by date “AUG 10” on the product packaging.  

Health officials in Maryland discovered the bacteria in the liverwurst and believe it could be related to a recent outbreak of L. monocytogenes infections. The USDA says more testing is required to determine if Boar's Head's product is behind the outbreak

Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions, sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms, according to the USDA. The infection can cause serious health concerns in people who are pregnant, over age 65 or have weakened immune systems.

Consumers who purchased the recalled deli products are urged to throw them away or return them to the store. They should also clean out their refrigerators to avoid cross-contaminating other food.

Anyone with questions regarding the recall can contact Boar’s Head Provisions Co., Inc., Customer Service at 1-800-352-6277.