Boar's Head Provisions Co. Expands Recall for Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination
USDA recalls 7 million pounds of Boar's Head ready-to-eat meat and poultry products from May 10 to July 29, 2024, due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume these products with sell by dates up to October 17, 2024.
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What happened, in plain English
Boar's Head is recalling approximately 7 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products made between May 10 and July 29, 2024, because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious infections, especially in pregnant people, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274935-boar-s-head-ready-to-eat-meat-products-recall-possible.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274935-boar-s-head-ready-to-eat-meat-products-recall-possible · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #023-2024-EXP
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“Boar's Head Ready-To-Eat Meat Products Recall: Possible Listeria Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274935-boar-s-head-ready-to-eat-meat-products-recall-possible. Based on USDA FSIS recall #023-2024-EXP (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/boars-head-provisions-co--expands-recall-ready-eat-meat-and-poultry-products-due).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes bacteria can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that may lead to miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery, or life-threatening illness in pregnant people and older adults. The bacteria can also cause severe symptoms like fever, confusion, and convulsions in people with weakened immune systems.
Who’s affected
People who purchased Boar's Head ready-to-eat meat or poultry products with sell by dates from July 29, 2024, to October 17, 2024, are affected. Pregnant individuals, those 65 or older, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness from Listeria.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for products with 'Boar's Head' or 'Old Country' brand names, sell by dates from July 29, 2024, to October 17, 2024, and establishment numbers 'EST. 12612' or 'P-12612' on the USDA inspection mark.
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Boar's Head- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Products
Discard or return any Boar's Head ready-to-eat meat and poultry products with sell by dates from July 29, 2024, to October 17, 2024.
Clean Refrigerator
Thoroughly clean refrigerators to prevent cross-contamination after discarding recalled products.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and retailers are urged not to sell these products with the referenced sell by dates.
Questions people ask
What products are recalled?
Boar's Head and Old Country brand ready-to-eat meat and poultry products made between May 10, 2024, and July 29, 2024, with sell by dates up to October 17, 2024.
How can I check if my product is recalled?
Look for products with 'Boar's Head' or 'Old Country' brand names, sell by dates from July 29, 2024, to October 17, 2024, and establishment numbers 'EST. 12612' or 'P-12612' on the USDA inspection mark.
Who is at higher risk from this recall?
Pregnant people, those 65 or older, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness from Listeria monocytogenes.
Contact Boar's Head
We’ve drafted a message you can send Boar's Head to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 023-2024-EXP — Boar's Head Boar's Head Hello, I own a Boar's Head that is covered by recall 023-2024-EXP from Boar's Head. The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and retailers are urged not to sell these products with the referenced sell by dates. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #023-2024-EXP (July 30, 2024)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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