NEW YORK, NY — New Yorkers have a longstanding affection for Boar’s Head deli meats, a brand synonymous with quality and tradition in countless delis across the city. From bustling bodegas in Brooklyn to iconic sandwich shops in Manhattan,

Boar’s Head is the go-to choice for many seeking fresh, flavorful deli offerings. Its reputation for using fine ingredients and creating a variety of meats that cater to the diverse tastes of New York’s population has solidified its place in the hearts of deli enthusiasts.

Whether piled high on rye or served in a classic New York bagel, Boar’s Head meats are a key ingredient in the everyday culinary experiences of New Yorkers.

However, a CDC recall is causing concern across the city and in neighboring states of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Boar’s Head Provisions Co., Inc., based in Jarratt, VA, has issued a nationwide recall of approximately 207,528 pounds of liverwurst and other deli meats due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall following a positive test for the bacteria by the Maryland Department of Health.

The recalled products include liverwurst and deli meats produced between June 11 and July 17, 2024, which are suspected of being tainted with L. monocytogenes. The implicated products have sell-by dates ranging from July 25 to August 30, 2024, for liverwurst, and August 10 and 15, 2024, for other deli meats. The deli meats include various types of hams, bologna, and salami, packaged in weights suitable for retail delis.

Photo: new york city's favorite deli meat brand recalled after listeria found

The issue came to light following the discovery of Listeria in an unopened liverwurst sample taken from a retail store in Baltimore as part of an outbreak investigation. This investigation has linked the outbreak to 34 illnesses across 13 states, including 33 hospitalizations and two deaths, with the first cases reported as early as May 29, 2024.

Listeriosis, the infection caused by the bacteria, is particularly dangerous for pregnant women, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems, causing symptoms like fever, muscle aches, and severe neurological issues. FSIS has issued guidelines urging consumers who have purchased these products to avoid consumption and retailers to remove the products from shelves.

In response to the recall, FSIS is also advising retail delis to enhance their cleaning protocols, referencing their Best Practices Guidance for controlling Listeria in retail settings. The recall effectiveness checks will continue as FSIS collaborates with the CDC and state health departments to ensure public safety.

Shore News Network Latest posts

Phil Stilton is the Editor and Publisher of Shore News Network, an independent digital newsroom providing original reporting on New Jersey, national news, government, public policy, public safety, courts, and community affairs.

As founder of the publication, Stilton leads editorial strategy, investigative reporting, and daily newsroom operations while overseeing coverage that reaches millions of readers annually.

With extensive experience covering municipal government, county government, state legislatures, elections, law enforcement, emergency management, and public records, Stilton specializes in translating complex government actions into clear, factual reporting. His work frequently relies on primary source documents, including court filings, legislation, public meeting records, election finance disclosures, government databases, police reports, and Freedom of Information and Open Public Records Act (OPRA) requests. He has reported extensively on local government accountability, taxpayer spending, campaign finance, public corruption investigations, infrastructure, public safety, and the policies affecting New Jersey residents.

Under Stilton's editorial leadership, Shore News Network has grown into one of New Jersey's largest independent digital news organizations, publishing thousands of original news articles each year while providing breaking news coverage, investigative reporting, and analysis across state and local government. The publication's reporting is routinely sourced from official government agencies, public officials, court records, and firsthand documentation, with a commitment to transparency, attribution, corrections when warranted, and clearly distinguishing factual reporting from opinion.

Stilton's journalism follows established newsroom standards emphasizing accuracy, verification, fairness, and accountability. Every effort is made to verify information through official records and multiple reliable sources before publication. His reporting is intended to provide readers with timely, well-documented information that helps them understand the issues affecting their communities, while maintaining editorial independence from political parties, government agencies, advocacy organizations, and commercial interests.

Readers can submit story tips, corrections, public records, or media inquiries through the official Shore News Network website or its verified social media channels. Shore News Network welcomes corrections and updates when new information becomes available as part of its ongoing commitment to accurate and transparent journalism.