In Alabama, certain Publix stores have taken Boar’s Head meats off their deli counters due to a listeria outbreak that resulted in a recall.
According to recent reports, the outbreak linked to Boar’s Head liverwurst and deli meats has resulted in two fatalities, leading to a recall of the products last week.
The recall of liverwurst and other meats produced on the same line and day was announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Boar’s Head meats have been temporarily removed from the deli counter at the Publix in Rainbow City. A worker confirmed this information and stated that it is only a temporary measure. Reports on social media have also indicated that similar actions were taken at Publix locations in Clay and Montclair Place in Birmingham.
On Tuesday, a spokesperson for the company stated that a vast quantity of Boar’s Head product from the identified plant had been taken off the delis.
According to a recent announcement on Publix’s website, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is advising retail delis to thoroughly clean and sanitize all food and non-food surfaces. Also, any open meats and cheeses in the deli should be discarded as per their recommendation.
The listeria outbreak has affected 34 people in 13 states, resulting in two fatalities, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control.
Included in the recall are:
Liverwurst products that are ready-to-eat and have a 44-day shelf life, produced between June 11 and July 17, are being recalled. The recall includes the following liverwurst products:
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- 3.5-lb. 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 to Aug. 30 printed on the side of the packaging.
On June 27th, several other deli meat products that are ready-to-eat were also created and are now being recalled. The deli meat products that are affected by the recall are as follows:
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- 9.5-lb. and 4.5-lb. 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-lb., 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-lb., 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-lb., 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-lb., 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-lb., 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-lb., 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-lb., or various weight packages sliced in retail delis, containing “Boar’s Head BEEF BOLOGNA” with sell by date “AUG 10″ on the product packaging.
The recalled products were distributed to deli locations throughout the country. Deli retailers who received the products will find the establishment number “EST. 12612” inside the USDA mark of inspection on the product labels.
If a person contracts Listeriosis, they may experience a range of symptoms, including fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions. These symptoms may be preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal issues.
Pregnant women are at risk of experiencing miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery, or severe infections in newborns due to the infection. Furthermore, individuals with weakened immune systems and older adults can also be susceptible to serious and potentially fatal infections.
