Washington, D.C. – Boar’s Head Provisions Co., Inc., based in Jarratt, Va., has announced a recall of 207,528 pounds of ready-to-eat deli meat products sold at Kroger stores due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the recall affects a wide range of products, including Boar’s Head Strassburger Brand Liverwurst, Virginia Ham Old Fashioned Ham, Italian Cappy Style Ham, Extra Hot Italian Cappy Style Ham, Bologna, Beef Salami, Steakhouse Roasted Bacon Heat & Eat, Garlic Bologna, and Beef Bologna. These products were produced between June 11 and July 17, 2024, and have various sell-by dates ranging from July 25 to August 30, 2024.
The issue was identified when the Maryland Department of Health found L. monocytogenes in a sample of liverwurst during an outbreak investigation. The contaminated products were distributed nationwide, including Kroger stores.
Consumers who purchased these products are urged not to consume them and should return or discard the affected items. It is also recommended to clean refrigerators thoroughly to prevent the risk of cross-contamination.
Listeriosis is a serious infection that primarily affects pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions. For more information, contact Boar’s Head Customer Service at 1-800-352-6277.
