News Recalls Over 7 Million Pounds of Deli Meats, Kielbasa and More Recalled Nationwide Due to Listeria Contamination The Listeria outbreak has caused over 30 illnesses. By Danielle DeAngelis Danielle DeAngelis Danielle DeAngelis is a journalist and Associate News & Trending Editor for EatingWell. Her current beat is focused on food and health news as well as exclusive celebrity features, regularly interviewing the top names of today’s entertainment industry. She previous worked as the 2022-23 fellow and as an assistant editor for the brand. Her passion for reading, writing and eating local all guide her in her position at EatingWell. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on July 31, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Close Photo: Courtesy of Brand You may have heard that Boar’s Head recalled deli meat products nationwide due to a Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Now, the company is expanding the recall, according to the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, impacting 71 more products distributed and sold internationally. This expansion also includes Old Country branded meats. Approximately 7 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat products are recalled, as they have been in contact with affected liverwurst that tested positive for Listeria bacteria. Sold in retail locations nationwide and exported to the Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Mexico and Panama, the full list of additional products recalled includes Boar’s Head cheese, sausage, kielbasa and more deli meats, in addition to a variety of Old Country ham. Jalapeños, Green Beans and Green Peppers Sold at Aldi Recalled Due to Listeria Contamination All recalled products have a “sell by” date ranging from July 29, 2024, through October 17, 2024. The packaged meat products may also have a printed establishment number of “EST. 12612.” Check the full list of recalled products, and if you possess anything that matches the listed meats, dispose of it immediately. There have been 34 illnesses in 13 states, including 33 hospitalizations and two deaths, associated with this Listeria outbreak. Listeria infection—also known as listeriosis—can be a serious disease for those immunocompromised, pregnant, over the age of 65 or for young children. Common symptoms of listeriosis include fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and, in more severe cases, headaches, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions. If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms after consuming Boar’s Head or Old Country deli meat products, contact your health care provider as soon as possible. For questions about this expanding recall, contact the Boar’s Head Provisions Co., Inc., customer service line at 1-800-352-6277. Silk and Great Value Almond Milk, Oat Milk and More Recalled in Canada Due to Listeria Risk Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit Sources EatingWell uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable and trustworthy. U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. Boar's Head Provisions Co. recalls ready-to-eat liverwurst and other deli meat products due to possible Listeria contamination. U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. Boar's Head Provisions Co. expands recall for ready-to-eat meat and poultry products due to possible Listeria contamination. U.S. Food & Drug Administration. Listeria (Listeriosis).