The family of 88-year-old Holocaust survivor Günter Morgenstein has filed the first lawsuit related to a deadly listeria outbreak tied to Boar’s Head products. Morgenstein tragically died after consuming a contaminated liverwurst sandwich, part of a larger outbreak linked to the company. Over 50 cases and nine deaths have been attributed to listeria-tainted products. The lawsuit alleges negligence in food safety practices, as Boar’s Head continues to investigate the source of contamination. Millions of pounds of potentially contaminated products have been recalled in response.
This case highlights the serious consequences of listeria contamination in the food industry, raising concerns about food safety regulations and their enforcement across production facilities. The lawsuit aims to hold the company accountable and seeks to prompt better oversight and prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Boar’s Head has expressed its condolences and continues to cooperate with regulatory authorities in its ongoing investigation.
