What is Deli meat listeria outbreak? Is it fatal and will it lead to a meat ban?

The Boar's Head deli meat recall is tied to the tenth recorded death from a listeria epidemic. The statewide listeria outbreak, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention connected to recalled Boar's Head deli meats, has resulted in two more infections and one more death.

As of September 23, a total of 59 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 19 states, the government said in an update released on Wednesday. One woman was ill while expecting and carried the pregnancy to term. Ten deaths have been reported, including one each in Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Florida, Tennessee, New Mexico, and South Carolina, and as of this update, one additional death in New York.

The worst listeriosis outbreak in the United States since 2011, when the disease was first connected to cantaloupe, has now spread to 18 states, according to the CDC, which recorded 14 additional cases since its last update earlier this month. The CDC reported that all 57 individuals in the most recent epidemic have been hospitalized, and it added that six further deaths have occurred, including ones in Florida, Tennessee, New Mexico, and New York and two from South Carolina.


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What is listeria, and what are the symptoms?

Listeria is a bacteria found on surfaces like meat slicers and refrigerated foods, causing severe illness when it spreads beyond the gut. High-risk individuals include pregnant women, those 65 or older, and those with weakened immune systems. Mild symptoms like diarrhea or fever may occur, and many recover without antibiotics. An estimated 1,600 people get listeria each year.

Boar's Head recalled all items produced at its Virginia-based facilities due to a listeria outbreak strain. The recall includes approximately 7 million pounds of 71 products, including ready-to-eat meats and poultry products. The affected products were distributed nationwide and exported to the Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Panama.

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FAQs

What is the link between the Listeria outbreak and deli meats?
The outbreak was caused by listeria bacteria identified in Boar's Head deli meats, which resulted in 59 illnesses and 10 deaths in 19 states.

Will deli meat be banned due to listeria?
A meat ban is not anticipated, but the implicated products have been recalled. Check labels and avoid consuming recalled deli meats.