U.S. health officials have announced a recall of Boar’s Head liverwurst and other deli meats due to a listeria outbreak that has sickened 34 people and resulted in two deaths.

The recall was triggered by a positive listeria test from a liverwurst sample collected from a Maryland store.

Boar's Head is recalling all liverwurst products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.

The outbreak has affected 34 individuals across 13 states, with 33 hospitalizations and two fatalities reported.

Health authorities suspect the outbreak is linked to deli meats, as many patients reported consuming liverwurst, turkey, or ham.

This incident highlights the critical importance of food safety and the need for vigilant monitoring of potential health hazards in food products.

Consumers are advised to discard recalled products or return them to the place of purchase, and to thoroughly clean their refrigerators to prevent cross-contamination.

The recall affects nine products, including liverwurst and various deli meats produced between June 11 and July 17, 2024.

The CDC first reported the ongoing listeria outbreak linked to deli meats on July 25, 2024.

Listeria is particularly dangerous for vulnerable populations, including pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

Reheating deli meats to steaming hot or 165 degrees Fahrenheit can help lower the risk of listeria infection.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service is conducting further testing related to the outbreak.