NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A New Mexico resident died as a result of a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC made the announcement Wednesday, which also included five other deaths, including one from Florida, one from Tennessee, one from New York, and two from South Carolina.
To date, nine people have died and 57 have been hospitalized.
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There is a nationwide recall of Boar’s Head deli meats. People are encouraged to check their homes for any remaining recalled Boar’s Head products. Look for “EST. 12612” or “P-12612” inside the USDA mark of inspection on the product labels. The CDC said some of the products have sell by dates into October 2024.
“This is the largest listeriosis outbreak since the 2011 outbreak linked to cantaloupe,” the CDC said on Wednesday.
People who are at higher risk for getting sick with listeria, such as those who are pregnant, are aged 65 or older, or have a weakened immune system, should always avoid eating meats sliced at deli counters, unless heated to an internal temperature of 165°F or until steaming hot just before serving, according to the CDC.
For more information on the outbreak, visit the CDC’s webpage here.
