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Listeria outbreak in Virginia: Boar’s Head expands recall to 7 million pounds
The popular deli meat company Boar’s Head is recalling an additional 7 million pounds of ready-to-eat products made at a Virginia plant as an investigation into a deadly outbreak of listeria food poisoning continues, U.S. Agriculture Department officials said Tuesday.
The new recall includes 71 products made between May 10 and July 29 under the Boar’s Head and Old Country brand names. It follows an earlier recall of more than 200,000 pounds of sliced deli poultry and meat. The new items include meat intended to be sliced at delis as well as some packaged meat and poultry products sold in stores.
They include liverwurst, ham, beef salami, bologna and other products made at the firm’s Jarratt, Virginia, plant.
The recalls are tied to an ongoing outbreak of listeria poisoning that has killed two people and sickened nearly three dozen in 13 states, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Nearly all of those who fell ill have been hospitalized. Illnesses were reported between late May and mid-July.
The problem was discovered when a liverwurst sample collected by health officials in Maryland tested positive for listeria. Further testing showed that the type of bacteria was the same strain causing illnesses in people.
“Out of an abundance of caution, we decided to immediately and voluntarily expand our recall to include all items produced at the Jarratt facility,” the company said on its website. It has also halted production of ready-to-eat foods at the plant.
The meat was distributed to stores nationwide, as well as to the Cayman Islands, the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Panama, Agriculture Department officials said.
Consumers who have the recalled products in their homes should not eat them and should discard them or return them to stores for a refund, company officials said. Health officials said refrigerators should be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized to prevent contamination of other foods.
Maryland listeria outbreak connected to Boar’s Head recall
The Maryland Department of Health has issued an urgent consumer advisory warning against eating specific Boar’s Head deli meats due to potential contamination with Listeria bacteria.
An estimated 1,600 people get listeria food poisoning each year and about 260 die, according to the CDC.
Listeria infections typically cause fever, muscle aches, and tiredness and may cause stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions.
Symptoms can occur quickly or for up to 10 weeks after eating contaminated food. The infections are especially dangerous for people older than 65, those with weakened immune systems and during pregnancy.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
62ND SETTE COLLI TROPHY
Speaking after lowering her own Italian record in the 100m free at the Sette Colli Trophy, becoming the first Italian under 53″ barrier, Sara Curtis reflected on how training alongside one of the strongest groups in the world has transformed both her swimming and her mindset.
“It has been incredible,” Curtis said. “I can tell I’m a different person now. It changed me a lot, not only as an athlete but also personally.”
Curtis credited her Virginia teammates—including Gretchen Walsh, Alex Walsh and Kate Douglass—for helping her adapt to a new environment and continue developing.
“My teammates have helped me so much. It’s amazing to be part of such a great program.”
The 18-year-old also said that working with Virginia has introduced new elements into her training, particularly in sprint freestyle.
“I’m working a lot on things I had never really worked on before. It’s been challenging, but also really fun.”
Her record-breaking performance in Rome made the moment even more meaningful.
“It was special to be part of such a fast race and to swim faster than my Italian record, especially considering where I am in training. Yesterday and today I was probably even happier with the 100 than the 50.”
Curtis added that racing alongside Walsh before the final made the experience even more memorable.
“I spoke with Gretchen before the race, and I’m really happy she’s my teammate.”
With the European Championships approaching, Curtis believes both she and European sprint swimming continue to move forward.
“European swimming keeps getting faster every month. Racing here, in this pool and with this crowd, makes me really happy.”
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Virginia Thomas
OBITUARY
Virginia Thomas, Lake Ariel, formerly of Newton Twp., died Wednesday evening at the Regional Hospital in Scranton. She was the widow of Charles Thomas who died in 2013.
Born in Newton Twp., she was the daughter of the late Frank and Francis Hunt Richards. She was a caring person who was considered a good friend by those who knew her. She was a loving mom who will be deeply missed.
Surviving is a son, Richard Lewert, Eynon; two daughters, Karen Lewert, Archbald and Kathy Agostini, Old Forge; and two stepdaughters, Tina Lysak and Tammy Motovidlak.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday at 5 pm at Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Friends may pay their respects from 4 pm until the time of the service.
Virginia Thomas
June 24, 2026
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