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A 3rd person has died in connection to the listeria outbreak in Boar's Head products

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2 years ago

August 12, 2024

A 3rd person has died in connection to the listeria outbreak in Boar's Head products

This image provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in July 2024 shows a label for Boar’s Head liverwurst. The company recalled 7 million pounds of deli meats on July 30, 2024, expanding an initial recall on July 25 after a liverwurst sample collected in Maryland tested positive for listeria.

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There has been a third death connected to the listeria outbreak among Boar’s Head deli meats, the CDC said Thursday.

A person most recently died in Virginia, adding to the two previous deaths reported in New Jersey and Illinois.

In addition, 43 people have been hospitalized across 13 states, including Missouri, Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts.

Boar’s Head first issued a recall in late July, which it has since expanded to include all of its deli meat products, including its prepackaged selection.

The picture shows a child's small hand in an adult's hand. The child's hand has an IV line in it and a pulse oximeter on one finger, and the child is wearing a hospital gown.

“The true number of sick people in this outbreak is likely higher than the number reported, and the outbreak may not be limited to the states with known illnesses,” the CDC said. “This is because some people recover without medical care and are not tested for Listeria.”

Those who have purchased the brand’s items should throw them out or inquire about a return at the store where it was bought. Additionally, clean any surfaces that came into contact with the meat, such as refrigerators and containers.

This 2002 electron microscope image from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a Listeria monocytogenes bacterium. Health officials have announced a recall of liverwurst and deli meat products in connection with a national listeria outbreak that has sickened nearly three dozen people in 13 states.

Some symptoms of listeria contamination may include fever, muscle aches, a stiff neck, convulsions and confusion, and could be more severe in people who are pregnant, over the age of 65 or have weakened immune systems. Symptoms may take one to four weeks to show up, or as many as 70 days. If you start showing symptoms, call a healthcare provider.

The median age of those infected so far is 77.

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‘Wait Wait’ for March 7, 2026: With Not My Job guest Jason Benetti

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UFC’s White House Card Announced, Justin Gaethje Vs. Ilia Topuria Headline

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March 7, 2026

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UFC’s White House Card Announced, Justin Gaethje Vs. Ilia Topuria Headline

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‘Freedom 250’ Card Announced!!!
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March 7, 2026
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After months of speculation, rumors, and fighters campaigning to be a part of the event … the UFC finally made it official Saturday night, announcing the promotion’s “Freedom 250” card during UFC 326!

Ilia Topuria, lightweight champ, and Justin Gaethje, interim lightweight champ, got the top spot, main eventing the historic card … which will go down Sunday, June 14 at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington D.C.!

Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane will serve as the co-main … with the interim heavyweight belt on the line. Pereira will look to become the first fighter to be champion in three different divisions.

🚨 THE FULL UFC WHITE HOUSE CARD IS FINALLY HERE
ILIA TOPURIA VS JUSTIN GAETHJE 🏆
ALEX PEREIRA VS CIRYL GANE 🏆
O’MALLEY VS ZAHABI
RUFFY VS CHANDLER
NICKAL VS DAUKAUS
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The rest of the main card rounds out like this … “Suga” Sean O’Malley vs. Aiemann Zahabi, Mauricio Ruffy vs. Michael Chandler, Bo Nickal vs. Kyle Daukaus, and Diego Lopes vs. Steve Garcia.

Each fight, except for Pereira and Gane, features an American fighter.

The announcement puts an end to months of speculation surrounding the event

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As for the setup, the event is expected to take place on the South Lawn, with a limited crowd in attendance.

Just 98 days until Freedom 250!

👊🇺🇸

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