Multistate Listeria outbreaks – Boar's Head, Rich's Ice Cream, Clover Hill Dairy
Key Questions
Which companies and products are linked to the multistate Listeria outbreaks?
Outbreaks involve Boar's Head (13 states, 10 deaths), Rich's Ice Cream (23 states), and Clover Hill Dairy (3 states, 1 death). Canadian authorities have also issued charcuterie recalls related to the incidents.
What did the investigation into Clover Hill Dairy reveal?
A three-year traceback traced a Listeria strain from a 2023 patient sample to the Maryland dairy plant, showing persistence in the facility and downstream brand exposure. Traceability gaps were identified as a key issue.
What actions are planned following the Listeria outbreaks?
The FDA has scheduled a public meeting to address the findings. Investigations continue into plant conditions and broader supply chain vulnerabilities.
Boar's Head (13 states, 10 deaths), Rich's Ice Cream (23 states), Clover Hill Dairy (3 states, 1 death). Deep-dive investigation reveals three-year traceback to Clover Hill Dairy; Listeria persistence in plant; downstream brand exposure; traceability gaps. Canadian CFIA recalls charcuterie. FDA public meeting planned.