Recall of Boar’s Head deli meats announced during investigation of listeria outbreak

U.S. health officials Friday announced a recall of some Boar’s Head liverwurst and deli meats as they investigate a listeria outbreak that has sickened nearly three dozen people and caused two deaths.

Boar’s Head Provisions Co. recalled its liverwurst because it may be tainted with the listeria bacteria, the U.S. Agriculture Department said. The company is also recalling deli-sliced meats made at a Virginia plant on the same line on the same day as the liverwurst and shipped nationwide.

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The USDA said a sample of Boar’s Head liverwurst from a Maryland store tested positive for listeria. The sample was from

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