Boar’s Head listeria linked to 2 deaths in South Carolina

The South Carolina Department of Public Health has reported that two deaths may be linked to a national listeria outbreak involving Boar's Head deli meat. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating the outbreak, which has resulted in 43 hospitalizations and three deaths across 13 states since July. Several Boar’s Head products, including liverwurst, have been recalled in response.

Health officials recommend that consumers avoid eating the recalled meats, dispose of them, or return them to stores for a refund. They also advise cleaning refrigerators, containers, and surfaces that have come into contact with the recalled products, as listeria can grow on foods kept in the refrigerator. The bacteria can be particularly harmful to individuals with weakened immune systems.