Boar's Head Listeria Outbreak Prompts Lawsuits and Health Warnings
Elderly woman among victims as 7 million pounds of deli meat recalled; three deaths reported.
- Sue Fleming, 88, spent 20 days in medical care after contracting listeria from Boar's Head deli meat.
- Boar's Head recalled over 70 products made at its Virginia plant due to contamination.
- Lawsuits filed in Missouri and New York allege deceptive marketing and severe health impacts.
- The CDC reports 43 illnesses and three deaths linked to the outbreak, affecting people aged 32 to 94.
- Health experts advise discarding or returning recalled products and reheating deli meats to kill bacteria.