After whole genome sequencing showed a sample of Boar’s Head deli meat was contaminated with the outbreak strain responsible for a deadly Listeria outbreak, the company expanded its recall to include an additional 7 million pounds of products.

The Jarratt, VA, company announced the expanded recall on July 30. The

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The CDC is reporting a link between an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections and Boars Head brand deli meat.

The outbreak has sickened 34 people across 13 states. All but one of the patients have been admitted to hospitals. Two patients have died, one from Illinois and one from New

Continue Reading Boars Head deli meat implicated in outbreak of Listeria infections; recall initiated

During a recent routine inspection, Minnesota officials discovered bologna and sausage products packaged under the Ruck’s Meat Processing and Tollefson Family Pork brands could be contaminated with Listeria.

The producer, Ruck’s Meat Processing of Belle Plaine, MN, recalled an undisclosed amount of the meat products, according to a recall notice
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