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USDA FSIS recall · Reported July 30, 2024

Boar's Head Provisions Co. Expands Recall for Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

Product Contamination; Unfit for Human Consumption

Recall #
023-2024-EXP
Affected scope
2,698,101 lbs
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Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc. recalled WASHINGTON, July 30, 2024 – Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc., a Jarratt, Va., establishme… - a critical-severity action.

Boar's Head Provisions Co. Expands Recall for Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Products… was recalled by Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc. in July 30, 2024. Reason: Product Contamination; Unfit for Human Consumption. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #023-2024-EXP with the USDA FSIS before acting.

The recall

Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc. issued this critical-severity USDA FSIS recall-Product Contamination; Unfit for Human Consumption.

Critical
severity level
Class I
classification
July 30, 2024
reported

Sourced from official USDA FSIS enforcement records. Verify recall #023-2024-EXP with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from USDA FSIS - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Meat & Poultry recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 1,672 meat & poultry recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified high severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

WASHINGTON, July 30, 2024 – Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc., a Jarratt, Va., establishment, is expanding its July 26, 2024, recall of deli meat products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes , the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The establishment is recalling approximately 7 million additional pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products. Whole genome sequencing results show that a liverwurst sample collected by the M

Reason for recall

Product Contamination; Unfit for Human Consumption

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the USDA FSIS recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Closed
Recall number 023-2024-EXP
Date reported July 30, 2024
Date initiated July 30, 2024
Recalling firm Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc.
Affected scope 2,698,101 lbs
Distribution Nationwide
Official source USDA FSIS notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official USDA FSIS enforcement record. Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (023-2024-EXP) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official USDA FSIS notice before acting. USDA FSIS notice
  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

This page summarizes the official USDA FSIS record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
WASHINGTON, July 30, 2024 – Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc., a Jarratt, Va., establishment, is expanding its July 26, 2024, recall of deli meat products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes , the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The establishment is recalling approximately 7 million additional pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products. Whole genome sequencing results show that a liverwurst sample collected by the M. Recalled by Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc.. Units affected: 2,698,101 lbs.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Product Contamination; Unfit for Human Consumption
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the USDA FSIS on July 30, 2024. Severity: Critical. Recall number: 023-2024-EXP.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: Nationwide.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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