A recent outbreak of listeria food poisoning associated with Boar's Head deli meats has come to an end, as confirmed by federal health officials. The outbreak resulted in ten fatalities and 61 reported cases of illness across 19 states, all linked to consuming listeria-contaminated Boar's Head products, including liverwurst. The illnesses occurred between late May and mid-September, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Per CDC guidelines, listeria outbreaks are considered officially concluded after 60 days have passed since the last reported illness. Furthermore, the deli products implicated in the outbreak have now exceeded their shelf life.
