Death Toll Is Now 9 In Listeria Outbreak Tied To Boars Head Deli Meat Cdc Says

Listeria Outbreak Linked to Boar's Head Deli Meat Claims 9 Lives

What is Listeria?

Listeria is a type of bacteria that can cause serious and potentially fatal infections in humans.

Symptoms of listeria infection can include fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

In severe cases, listeria infection can spread to the bloodstream or brain, causing meningitis or encephalitis. It is particularly dangerous for pregnant women, as it can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, or premature birth.

Boar's Head Deli Meat Listeria Outbreak

On December 22, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced an outbreak of listeria infections linked to Boar's Head deli meat.

As of January 30, 2023, there have been 16 reported cases of listeria infection in 6 states. Nine of these cases have resulted in death.

The CDC is investigating the outbreak and has identified Boar's Head deli meat as the likely source of the infections.

Recalled Products

The following Boar's Head deli meat products have been recalled due to the listeria outbreak:

• Boar's Head Classic Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• Boar's Head Limited Edition Vermont Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• Boar's Head 10-Year Aged Cheddar Cheese

Who is at Risk?

Anyone who has consumed the recalled Boar's Head deli meat products is at risk of developing a listeria infection.

Pregnant women, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are at a higher risk of developing serious complications from listeria infection.

What to Do if You Are Concerned

If you have consumed the recalled Boar's Head deli meat products and are experiencing symptoms of a listeria infection, you should seek medical attention immediately.

Symptoms of listeria infection can include fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

If you have any unopened packages of the recalled Boar's Head deli meat products, you should discard them immediately.

More Information

For more information about the Listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meat, please visit the CDC website:

https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/boar-s-head-12-22/index.html