A 10th person has died in connection with a listeria outbreak stemming from a Boar's Head liverwurst product.
Another person has died in connection with a listeria outbreak linked to a Boar's Head plant in Virginia.The U.S. Centers for Disease and Control Prevention reported Wednesday that the death toll from the outbreak has risen to 10 people, with one death reported in New York since the department's last update on the matter in August.Two additional illnesses have also been reported since August, bringing the total to 59 people infected and hospitalized from the outbreak.
Symptoms of listeria infections often take three to four weeks to present themselves after eating a contaminated item, the CDC said. Listeria is the third leading cause of death from foodborne illness in the United States, accounting for approximately 1,600 infections and 260 deaths annually.Those who have been treated for listeria infections range in age from 32 to 95.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Boar's Head recall: What to know about deadly listeria outbreak linked to deli meatBoar’s Head has recalled more than 7 million pounds of deli products amid the largest listeria outbreak in the U.S. since 2011, the CDC said.
Read more »
9 deaths, 57 hospitalizations reported from listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meat recallInspectors found black mold and bugs at a Boar's Head facility, the USDA said.
Read more »
Recall of eggs, apple juice and deli meat: Recent list over various health concernsSeveral grocery items have been recalled in recent weeks over various health concerns. Here’s what to know.
Read more »
10th death reported from listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meat recallThe CDC and USDA FSIS announced new updates for the recalled Boar's Head deli meat products linked to a fatal nationwide listeria outbreak.
Read more »
Boar’s Head deli meat recall: 10th death reported in listeria outbreakA 10th person has died after being infected with listeria linked to recalled Boar’s Head deli meat, the CDC said this week.
Read more »
Another death linked to Boar's Head deli meat recallThe illnesses tied to the Boar's Head deli meat recall continues to rise even after the company's Jarratt plant shuttered indefinitely. Nearly 60 people have been hospitalized to date.
Read more »