Despite the official recall going out in July, the cases are continuing to pile up.
All 57 confirmed cases resulted in hospitalizations, and nine people have died as a result.
The CDC says that 14 of those cases were reported within the last couple of weeks.
It is now the worst listeria outbreak in the US since the 2011 outbreak resulting from cantaloupes.
It can also take up to 10 weeks for some people to have symptoms of listeriosis."
How did the outbreak start?
Early 2024 reports showed a “rancid smell in the cooler” and puddles of blood on the floor.
In the wake of the recall, Boar’s Headreleased a statementapologizing for its role in the outbreak.
“We deeply regret the impact this recall has had on affected families.
The full list of recalled meatsis available here.
All the contaminated meats were produced in the Boar’s Head facility in Jarrett, Virginia.
When checking the packaging, look for “EST.
12612” or “P-12612” inside the USDA mark of the inspection on the product labels.
Refrigeration doesn’t kill listeria, but cooking the food to a 165 degrees Fahrenheit internal temperature will.
What are the symptoms, and when should you seek medical help?
As the CDC says, it can take up to 10 weeks to experience symptoms.
For people who aren’t pregnant, those symptoms can include fever, muscle aches and tiredness.
Additional symptoms may include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and seizures.
It can also cause serious illness and death in newborns.
