Boar's Head faces more lawsuits over listeria-recalled meat

Five lawsuits have been filed against Sarasota-based meat provision company Boar’s Head over meat contaminated with listeria. 

People who ingest the bacteria can become infected with listeriosis, which may cause muscle aches, flu-like symptoms, confusion, seizures, fever, loss of balance and headaches, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Listeriosis is especially dangerous for those over 65 and pregnant women.

The lawsuits are filed in multiple jurisdictions, from New York to Sarasota to Alabama. Boar's Head officials have not responded to Business Observer requests for comments on the lawsuits. But the company did post a statement on the its website Aug. 29, that expressed regret to those impacted by its recall and outlining what it is doing to protect people’s safety moving forward.