The 10th person has died in this incident. Listeria outbreak He Boar's Head deli meats plant closedFederal health officials said Wednesday.
Bacteria first detected in liverwurst made at the Jarrett plant in Virginia have sickened at least 59 people in 19 states. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the illnesses occurred between late May and late August. All of the people who fell ill were hospitalized.
The latest death was in New York, leaving two each in New York and South Carolina, and one each in Illinois, New Jersey, Virginia, Florida, Tennessee and New Mexico.
The Sarasota, Florida-based company announced Sept. 13 that it was closing the Jarrett plant and discontinuing liverwurst production. The move comes after Inspection Report It revealed problems dating back at least two years, including mold, insects, leaking water and remnants of meat and fat on walls, floors and equipment.
Boar's Head faces multiple lawsuits related to deaths and illnesses.
The plant has not operated since late July, when U.S. Department of Agriculture officials suspended inspections and the company recalled goods from the plant. Over 7 million Several pounds of deli meats were seized due to possible contamination.
Boar's Head officials said they “regret and profusely apologize” for the contamination of their products.
Listeria Infection These infections are caused by a type of hardy bacteria that can survive and thrive even during refrigeration. According to the CDC, about 1,600 people get listeria food poisoning each year, and about 260 die. Infections can be difficult to detect because symptoms may appear up to 10 weeks after eating contaminated food.
