Listeria monocytogenes United States · 2024

Listeria outbreak linked to meats sliced at delis (Boar's Head), United States, 2024

CDC reported 61 people infected in 19 states, of whom 60 were hospitalised and 10 died. The outbreak was linked to meats sliced at delis, including ready-to-eat liverwurst. USDA FSIS said a liverwurst sample collected by the Maryland Department of Health tested positive for the outbreak strain, and on 30 July 2024 announced that Boar's Head Provisions Co. was expanding its recall by about 7 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products from its plant in Jarratt, Virginia. CDC lists the outbreak as over.^1,2

Counts as reported on 31 January 2025.¹ Food vehicle: Meats sliced at delis, including ready-to-eat liverwurst and other deli meat products. Company named in official findings: Boar's Head Provisions Co..

Timeline

1. 19 July 2024CDC investigation start date as listed on the outbreak page.¹
2. 26 July 2024Initial Boar's Head recall, as referenced by USDA FSIS.²
3. 30 July 2024USDA FSIS announced the recall expansion of about 7 million additional pounds from the Jarratt, Virginia plant.²
4. 31 January 2025Final CDC update. CDC states the outbreak is over.¹

Sources

1. US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Listeria Outbreak Linked to Meats Sliced at Delis (31 January 2025)
2. USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (GovDelivery bulletin), Boar's Head Provisions Co. Expands Recall for Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination (30 July 2024)