Indiana Alert: 7 Million Pounds of Boar’s Head Deli Meat Recalled Following Deadly Listeria Outbreak
Whether you're a busy parent packing school lunches, a professional juggling work and dinner prep, or simply someone who loves a good deli sandwich, the recent recall of Boar's Head deli meat is a must-know. Let's dive into the details and keep our families safe and healthy!
What Has Been Recalled and Why?
Boar's Head announced a voluntary recall of 7 million pounds of deli meat products due to possible Listeria contamination. The recall includes 71 products, some intended for slicing at deli counters, as well as some packaged meats sold at retail locations. The recalled products were distributed to retail locations across the country, including here in Indiana. See the full product list.
How Dangerous is Listeria?
The USDA paints a pretty vivid, and frightening picture of what Listeria monocytogenes (which can cause listeriosis) is capable of...
Listeriosis can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. An invasive infection spreads beyond the gastrointestinal tract. In people who are pregnant, the infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery or life-threatening infection of the newborn. In addition, serious and sometimes fatal infections can occur in older adults and persons with weakened immune systems.
What To Do If You Have a Recalled Product
If you happen to have one of these recalled products, your best bet is to play it safe and throw it away. You should probably also go one step further and thoroughly clean and sanitize your refrigerator to prevent possible contamination of other foods.
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