In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are tying a knot in the Boar’s Head Listeria outbreak now that the outbreak has been deemed over by the CDC.

They share the final toll of the outbreak, discuss the reality of underreporting, and talk about its impacts.

They also share the very grave and necessary letter from one of Bill Marler’s, the nation's leading foodborne illness attorney, clients who lost her husband to a Boar’s Head Listeria-laced liverwurst sandwich.

Warning: this episode discusses grief and loss and recounts the death of a beloved husband. You might want to keep some tissues handy, this is a hard one.

In this episode:

💩 [01:17] Francine’s dedication to Don’t Eat Poop!

💩 [03:05] Tying a knot in the Boar’s Head Listeria outbreak

💩 [04:55] The impact of the outbreak on delis

💩 [06:05] The numbers are far greater than what’s reported

💩 [08:26] Letter from a widow of Boar’s Head Listeria liverwurst

Disclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.

Resources from this episode

Read the letter on Food Safety News, Words from a widow of Boar’s Head Listeria liverwurst.

Noteworthy quotes from this episode

“I never thought my husband would die eating a Liverwurst sandwich. (...) My question to Boar’s Head is, ‘Would you take poisoned meat home to your family and loved ones?’ We all know the answer! (...) I’m devastated, heartbroken, and I feel I will never be the same.” – a Widow of Boar’s Head Listeria Liverwurst

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