Urgent News: Boar’s Head Deli Meats Recalled Due to Listeria Outbreak

Immediate Recall Announced

Effective immediately, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has announced a recall of various Boar's Head deli meats due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This recall affects products produced at the establishment with establishment number "EST. 18506" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

Affected Products

The recalled products include a range of sliced deli meats, including:

• Black Forest Ham
• Hickory Smoked Ham
• Honey Ham
• Ovengold Turkey
• Smoked Turkey

Specific Product Details

The affected products have the following details:

• Product code range: 077 through 100
• Production dates: July 21, 2022, through September 13, 2022
• Package sizes vary, with weights ranging from 2 ounces to 1 pound

Consumer Advice

Consumers who have purchased any of the recalled Boar's Head deli meats are urged to discard the products or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Do not consume these meats, as Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and potentially fatal infections.

Listeriosis Symptoms

Listeriosis can cause a variety of symptoms, including:

• Fever and chills
• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting

In pregnant women, Listeria can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, or premature birth. In newborns and people with weakened immune systems, Listeria infections can be particularly dangerous.

Contact Information

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Boar's Head at 1-800-986-8928 or visit their website at https://www.boarshead.com/ for more information.

The FSIS encourages consumers to report any suspected cases of foodborne illness by calling the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) or by visiting https://www.fsis.usda.gov/contact-us/ask-usda.