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A Boar’s Head Listeria food poisoning lawyer can help if you or a loved one was diagnosed with Listeria after eating a contaminated Boar’s Head meat product.

Our food poisoning lawyers are investigating cases against Boar’s Head for a multi-state Listeria meat outbreak. There are currently 57 confirmed cases of Listeria, with 9 deaths, across 18 states due to suspected contaminated Boar’s Head products.

The Buckfire Law Firm specializes in food poisoning lawsuits and represents victims in other food poisoning outbreaks. Contact us immediately so we can investigate your case.

About the Boar’s Head Listeria Recall

Boar’s Head has expanded its July 2024 recall of deli meat products that may be contaminated with Listeria. Approximately 7 million additional pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products have been recalled to date. There have been 71 products produced between May 10, 2024, and July 29, 2024 under the Boar’s Head and Old Country brand names that have been recalled. These include meat intended for slicing at retail delis and well as packaged meat and poultry products sold at retail locations. These products have sell-by dates ranging from July 29, 2024, and October 17, 2024.

States With Confirmed Listeria Cases

As of August 27, 2024, a total of 57 people have been confirmed to have Listeria

New York has seen the most people infected with Listeria due to the outbreak. More illnesses and deaths have been reported, with the likelihood that more will be reported because Listeria can remain on surfaces, like meat slicers, even at refrigerated temperatures.

Listeria cases have been reported in the following states according to the CDC:

  • Arizona
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • Pennsylvania
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Virginia
  • Wisconsin

The CDC believes the true number of those sick due to this outbreak is higher than the current number reported because some people recover without medical care and are not tested for Listeria, and some more recent illnesses have yet to be reported. It can take 3-4 weeks to determine if a sick person is part of the outbreak.

What is Listeria?

Listeria is a foodborne bacterium that can be very serious for pregnant women, people older than 65, and those with weakened immune systems. It’s most commonly caused by eating improperly processed deli meats and unpasteurized milk products.

According to the Mayo Clinic, healthy people rarely become ill from Listeria, but the disease can be fatal to unborn babies, newborns, and those with weakened immune systems, which includes those who are:

  • Pregnant
  • Older than 65
  • Have AIDS
  • Have diabetes or kidney disease
  • Receiving chemotherapy
  • Taking certain rheumatoid arthritis drugs
  • Taking medications to block rejection of a transplanted organ

Listeria can survive and even multiply in low temperatures, like refrigerators and freezers. Unlike spoiled food, Listeria does not cause contaminated food to smell or change the taste or texture.

What are the symptoms of Listeria?

Symptoms may begin a few days after you’ve eaten the contaminated food, but it can take 30 days or more before the first signs and symptoms of infection begin. Symptoms may include:

  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Muscle aches
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Upset stomach
  • Headache
  • Stiff neck
  • Confusion
  • Loss of balance
  • Convulsions

A severe Listeria infection may spread to your bloodstream or brain, causing sepsis, meningitis, or encephalitis. In severe cases, it can lead to death.

During pregnancy, Listeria is likely to only cause mild symptoms in the mother, however, the risks to the baby can be life-threatening. The baby can die in the womb or have a life-threatening infection within days of being born. Signs of a Listeria infection in a newborn can be subtle but include:

  • Little interest in feeding
  • Irritability
  • Fever
  • Vomiting
  • Difficulty breathing

What Complications Does Listeria Cause?

In pregnant women, consequences for babies can include miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth, potentially fatal infection after birth

In some cases, a Listeria infection can lead to life-threatening complications such as septicemia, endocarditis or meningitis.

Listeria can also lead to death, especially in high-risk groups such as elderly newborns, and those with weakened immune systems.

The CDC estimates that 1,600 people are infected with Listeria and 260 people die from the infection each year in the United States.

What Boar’s Head Meat Products Were Recalled?

A total of 71 Boar’s Head meat products were recalled. Meat products sold under the Old Country label were also included in the recall.

Recalled Boar’s Head products include:

  • Virginia Ham Whole, case code 042421011142
  • Fiber Cappy Ham Half, case code 042421070507
  • Hot Butt Cappy Ham, case code 042421070514
  • Gourmet Pepper Ham Half, case code 042421070521
  • Sweet Slice Ham Whole, case code 042421071528
  • Sweet Slice Ham Half, case code 042421071535
  • Natural Casing Cappy Ham Half, case code 042421071559
  • Tavern Ham, case code 042421070255
  • Extra Hot Cappy Ham, case code 042421071719
  • Rosemary Sundried Tomato Ham, case code 042421070569
  • Sweet Slice Ham Baby Half, case code 042421070125
  • Head Cheese, case code 042421070668
  • Olive Loaf, case code 042421070590
  • Pickle & Pepper Loaf, case code 042421070606
  • Liverwurst Paté 8oz, case codes 042421258103, 042421070163
  • Bologna Thin Half, case code 042421043204
  • Bologna Thick Half, case code 042421073218
  • Beef Salami, case code 042421070613
  • Natural Casing Pork & Beef Frankfurters Giant, case code 042421043297
  • Steakhouse Slab Bacon, case code 042421073362
  • Natural Casing Beef Franks, case code 042421043372
  • Canadian Style Bacon, case code 042421070729
  • All Natural Traditional Ham, case code 042421070644
  • All Natural Applewood Smoked Ham, case code 042421070651
  • Garlic Bologna, case code 042421070682
  • Lower Sodium Bologna, case code 042421070699
  • Beef Bologna, case code 042421043587
  • Spiced Ham Square Half, case code 042421073591
  • Hot Smoked Sausage, case codes 042421003659, 042421043655
  • Skinless Pork & Beef Franks, case codes 042421000061, 042421044058
  • Beef Knockwurst, case codes 042421000085, 042421044102
  • Skinless Beef Frankfurters, case code 042421044157
  • Cocktail Frankfurters, case code 042421044171, 042421004175
  • Virginia Ham Half, case code 042421014426
  • Skinless Pork & Beef Frankfurters, case codes 042421257991, 042421044836
  • SmokeMaster Beechwood Smoked Black Forest Ham Whole, case code 042421110050
  • SmokeMaster Beechwood Smoked Black Forest Ham Half, case code 042421110142
  • Sweet Slice Ham Service Case, case code 042421110180
  • Peppenero Garlic Ham, case code 042421079517
  • Roasted Pork, case code 042421110661
  • BourbonRidge Ham, case code 042421110692
  • FS Porchetta – Roasted Seasoned Pork, case code 042421110777
  • TAVERN HAM – WHOLE, case code 042421110821
  • MAPLE RST PORK LOIN BABY, case code 042421110838
  • HKRY SMK RST UNCURED HAM, case code 042421110852
  • FoodService Hickory Smoked Uncured Ham, case code 042421110869
  • Brown Sugar & Spice Delight Off the Bone Ham, case code 042421110937
  • Skinless Beef Frankfurters, case code 042421140019
  • Skinless Beef Franks 12oz, case codes 042421140033, 042421140033
  • Kielbasa 16oz, case codes 042421140064, 042421140064
  • Natural Casing Beef Franks 8/1 14oz, case codes 042421140088, 042421140088
  • Natural Casing Pork & Beef Frankfurters 8/1 14oz, case codes 042421140101, 042421140101
  • ANDOUILLE CHICKEN SAUSAGE, case codes 042421140330, 042421140330
  • BRATWURST 1LB, case codes 042421246803, 042421043990

Recalled Old Country products include:

  • OC CAPPY HAM FIBER, case code 042421813425
  • OC HOT BUTT CAPPY- FIBER, case code 042421813722
  • OC GOURMET PEPPER HAM, case code 042421814026
  • OC BLACK FOREST HAM ½, case code 042421814927
  • OC SWT SLICE SMK HAM 1/2, case code 042421815320
  • OC CAPPY BRAND HAM NC 1/2, case code 042421815528
  • OC TAVERN HAM, case code 042421815825
  • OC ROSEMARY/TOMATO HAM, case code 042421817324
  • OC SWT SLICE HAM BABY1/2, case code 042421818222
  • OC ALL NATURAL UNC HAM, case code 042421834628
  • OC CANADIAN STYLE BACN JR, case code 042421834727
  • OC ALL NAT UNC SMKD HAM, case code 042421834826
  • OC HABANERO HAM, case code 042421896350
  • OC SEASONED CKD FRESH HAM, case code 042421896503
  • OC BEECHWOOD SMOKD HAM WH, case code 042421896527
  • OC BOURBONRIDGE SMKD HAM, case code 042421896725
  • OC BROWN SUGAR & SPICE DELIGHT OFF THE BONE HAM, case code 042421897098

How Do I File a Lawsuit Against Boar’s Head for the Listeria Outbreak?

You may be able to file a lawsuit against Boar’s Head if you were diagnosed with Listeria food poisoning after eating a Boar’s Head product. Lawsuits against Boar’s Head are expected to be filed in multiple states, and several have already been filed.

The plaintiffs are required by law to prove that their illnesses, or even death, were caused by contaminated Boar’s Head meat products. To prove this connection, it is helpful to have your grocery store receipts or the actual food package. If you do not have this evidence, you can still pursue a case and our listeria food poisoning lawyers will work hard to prove your case.

Can I Sue Boar’s Head for Food Poisoning?

The Boar’s Head listeria food poisoning lawsuit lawyers at The Buckfire Law firm is investigating potential lawsuits and claims related to this outbreak. You likely can sue Boar’s Head if you were diagnosed with Listeria after eating a Boar’s Head meat product.

It is helpful if you have the actual receipt or a credit card or debit card statement showing the date you purchased the item. And, you will need to have a formal diagnosis of Listeria food poisoning. These cases can result in significant settlements and money compensation.

How Much Are Boar’s Head Listeria Settlements?

The Boar’s Head Listeria claims are just at their initial stages. Very few lawsuits have been filed to date, but it is expected dozens will be filed shortly. At this time, there are no reported Boar’s Head Listeria settlements, but we will update this page if he claims do settle and the amounts are published.

In general, food poisoning settlements include monetary payments for pain and suffering, mental anguish, and the physical injuries caused by the food contamination. In addition, claims for economic losses and damages are also demanded in a food poisoning lawsuit. These are financial losses and include payment of medical bills and expenses, as well as lost wages and income resulting from missed time at work.

Every case is unique, and our Boar’s Head listeria food poisoning lawyers have the skills and knowledge to maximize your settlement.

Contact a Boar’s Head Listeria Lawyer

If you believe that you or someone you care about was diagnosed with Listeria after eating a Boar’s Head meat product, you may be able to sue Boar’s Head and win a settlement.

Call Buckfire Law now to start your claim. We will start working on your case immediately. We are the top-rated food poisoning lawyers with a strong history of successful settlements.

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