From theepochtimes.com
‘Recent illnesses may not yet be reported as it usually takes 3 to 4 weeks to determine if a sick person is part of an outbreak,’ the CDC said
At least nine people have died in connection with a listeria bacterial outbreak from Boar’s Head deli meats that led to a major recall across the United States, federal health officials said in an update last week.
Some 57 people have been hospitalized in connection with the listeria outbreak, the CDC said, adding that they were first reported in late May and have persisted into August.
Infections have been reported in 18 states, including New Mexico, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, and Arizona, the agency said.
The meats under recall are mainly the type of meats that are found sliced to order at delis, the firm has said. But “some packaged meat and poultry products sold at retail locations” were also recalled.
The CDC warns people who may have bought the recalled meats that they should look for products with labels reading “EST. 12612” or “P-12612” in the USDA mark of inspection. The products may have sell-by dates into October, it adds.
Consumers are advised to discard the recalled foods and thoroughly clean and sanitize their refrigerators or any other surfaces that meat products may have touched, according to the CDC.
This is because, the agency said, listeria “is a hardy germ that can remain on surfaces, like meat slicers, and foods, even at refrigerated temperatures.”
“It can also take up to 10 weeks for some people to have symptoms of listeriosis,” the agency warned.
People who are at a higher risk of being infected with listeria include pregnant women, people aged 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems. A listeria infection during pregnancy can lead to complications, including premature delivery, stillbirth, and miscarriage, or a life-threatening infection in the newborn child.
Those with a more serious infection may experience a headache, stiff neck, confusion, convulsions, loss of balance, fever, and muscle aches.
An estimated 1,600 people get listeria food poisoning every year, and about 260 die, according to the CDC.
An estimated 1,600 people get listeria food poisoning every year, and about 260 die, according to the CDC.
The Epoch Times contacted Boar’s Head for comment. The company said in a statement sent to multiple news outlets, “As soon as we learned of a health risk with our liverwurst, we immediately recalled it and then, out of an abundance of caution, voluntarily expanded our recall to include every product made at the same facility.”
“We have paused production at this facility in Jarratt, Virginia, and will not resume until we are confident that it meets the standards our customers expect and deserve,“ the company said. ”Consumer health and wellness are, and always have been, our top priorities.”
“…out of an abundance of caution…”????????????? Yeah right. I read an article on the Jarrett Va Boars Head plant recently…it’s absolutely filthy… makes one sick just reading the report & it’s been that way for quite a while & inspectors allowed it to remain open. Some delis that slice the stuff are guilty as well by not being thorough in their cleaning procedures. U can have the stuff…If the Chinese or our own govt’ don’t kill us then our “trusted” food processors will. What’s next, our public water supply?
It’s scary – there is no doubt! I can’t help but wonder if this is “On purpose” of course I hope not – but it’s hard not to wonder!! We have been buying aged Swiss cheese from Boars Head bc I cannot find any other “aged” Swiss for my quiche. NO MORE!! We’re just going to buy regular Swiss from now on. I hope that you are feeling well, my brother.
For sandwiches we now stick to tuna salad, egg salad and PB&J. Too many nitrates in lunch meats anyway.
You are right!
And, Chicken Salad. Mix in dried cranberries, Celery and walnuts. Yum!
That does sound very yummy!! I just ate some Craisins Dried Cranberries 🙂
“It’s beginning to look alot like Christmas” I use them alot at Christmas time.