Boar’s Head Deli Meats Linked to Three Deaths

There have been three deaths and fifty illnesses requiring hospitalization nationwide in a listeria outbreak tied to Boar’s Head deli meats that started in May. In response to reports that health officials had tested Boar’s Head liverwurst samples and confirmed that the same strain of listeria existed in both, on July 30, the company recalled 7 million pounds of the 70 deli meat products it manufactures and markets, which were made at the Virginia company plan. It has been sued twice in different states; one lawsuit was filed in a Missouri court and the other is a federal class action suit in New York. Stores around the country sold these products, as did stores in Panama, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and the Cayman Islands. If you were harmed by Boar’s head deli meats, please call the seasoned Chicago-based product liability lawyers of Moll Law Group. Billions have been recovered in cases with which we’ve been involved, and we represent consumers around the country.

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One of the lawsuits has been brought by an 88-year-old retired psychotherapist and her husband who had greatly enjoyed Boar’s head braunschweiger from their grocery deli for years. The psychotherapist had loved liverwurst all her life, and as a result of a listeria infection spent nine days in the hospital and 11 days in a rehabilitation center. These are costly expenses. The class action lawsuit alleges that Boar’s Head improperly and deceptively marketed its deli products alleges that the company improperly and deceptively marketed its products.

The median age of victims in the listeria outbreak is 74, but their ages range from 32 to 84. Boar’s Head initial recall of the meats was on July 25^th, but then this recall was expanded on July 30, to include its 70 products.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 1600 people each year suffer listeria food poisoning, and that of these, 260 people infected die. Symptoms of listeria infection include fatigue, muscle aches, fever, convulsions, and confusion. Those with a weak immune system, pregnant people, and those older than 65 are at the greatest risk, but complicating matters, symptoms may not show up in the infected person until weeks after consuming contaminated food.

Consumers have been advised not to eat the recalled Boar’s Head meats. Additionally, you should be aware that listeria bacteria can survive and grow in a refrigerator. Those who’ve eaten recalled products must clean and sanitize the refrigerator to avoid further contamination. Consumers should not eat the recalled meats and should discard them or return them to the store for a refund. Listeria bacteria can survive and grow in the refrigerator, so officials say people who had recalled products should thoroughly clean and sanitize the fridge to prevent contamination.

If you suffered a serious listeria infection and suspect that it was the result of a Boar’s Head deli meat, you may be able to pursue compensation. When our lawyers are able to establish liability for a defective food product, we may be able to recover past, present, and future medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, replacement services, and emotional distress. Please call the seasoned Chicago product liability lawyers of Moll Law Group for a consultation if you were infected and harmed by recalled Boar’s Head deli meats. We represent children and families around the country. Our firm has fought for consumers for 30 years. Please complete our online form or call us at 312.462.1700.