Boar's Head Discontinues Product, Closes Facility Linked to Listeria Outbreak 'Indefinitely'

What Happened?

Boar's Head has discontinued a product and closed a facility indefinitely due to a listeria outbreak.

The affected product is Boar's Head Traditional Deli Style Ham.

The facility that produced the ham is located in Rochelle, Illinois.

What is Listeria?

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that can be fatal.

Listeriosis can cause a range of symptoms, including fever, muscle aches, nausea, and diarrhea.

Pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are at highest risk of developing listeriosis.

How Did the Outbreak Happen?

The source of the outbreak has not been identified.

However, Boar's Head has stated that the outbreak is "isolated" to the Rochelle facility.

The company is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to investigate the outbreak.

What is Boar's Head Doing?

Boar's Head has discontinued production of the affected product.

The company has also closed the Rochelle facility indefinitely.

Boar's Head is working with the CDC to investigate the outbreak and prevent future outbreaks.

What Should Consumers Do?

Consumers who have purchased Boar's Head Traditional Deli Style Ham from the Rochelle facility should not eat it.

The ham can be returned to the store for a full refund.

Consumers who have questions about the outbreak can call Boar's Head customer service at 1-800-352-6277.

Additional Information

• The CDC has more information about listeriosis on its website.
• The FDA has more information about foodborne illness on its website.