AUGUST 5, 2024

Listeria Outbreak Forces Deli Meat Recalls

By Ethan Covey

An outbreak of Listeria linked to sliced deli meats has resulted in 34 illnesses in 13 U.S. states, according to the CDC.

The outbreak has led to the recall of all ready-to-eat meat and poultry products produced by Boar’s Head Provisions Co. Inc., in Jarratt, Va. Testing has identified Listeria in an unopened package of Boar’s Head liverwurst, which was collected as part of the CDC investigation. Since Listeria can spread easily on surfaces such as deli counters,