Recall Expands For Popular Deli Meat Sold in Louisiana and Texas

Louisiana and Texas families were warned last month about a deli meat recall that the USDA escalated to the most severe recall, a Class I.

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More Deaths Reported Related To Deadly Deli Meat Recall

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection was concerned about a possible Listeria Monocytogenes contamination at a Boar's Head deli meat plant in Virginia but tests had not been performed to confirm that.

However, condensation was found throughout the plant. Donald Schaffner, a Rutgers food science and safety expert, says this is an immediate indicator that listeria could contaminate the workspace.

The fact that they are having the same problems over and over again weeks apart is an indication that they really struggling to keep up with sanitation

Food poisoning has continued to increase. We originally reported that 34 people had become ill and were hospitalized, and two people had died.

There are now reported to be at least 9 nine deaths and 50 hospitalizations across 18 states.

Read More: USDA Recalls 8 DEADLY Deli Meat Products Sold In Louisiana Stores

Inspectors discovered 'heavy discolored meat buildup, meat overspray on walls, and large pieces of meat on the floor' of the plant. According to the documentation provided, there were 69 recorded instances of 'noncompliance' with federal guidelines this year.

According to FOX 8 the plant will remain closed until it can properly produce a safe product.

What is Listeria Monocytogenes?

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium commonly found in soil, water, and animal feces. It can contaminate raw vegetables, meat, unpasteurized milk, and processed food like cheese and deli meat. L. monocytogenes can cause a serious infection called listeriosis.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state public health partners to investigate the multistate outbreak of  L. monocytogenes infections linked to meats sliced at delis.

 

As of July 25, 2024, 34 sick people have been identified in 13 states, including 33 hospitalizations and two deaths. Samples were collected from sick people from May 29, 2024