Given negative publicity and lawsuits following the outbreak of listeriosis attributed to Boar’s Head products, a number of supermarket chains have apparently replaced the brand with alternatives.  Schnucks Markets intends to convert to Dietz and Watsons as a supplier with the transition complete by the end of November.

In addition to Boar’s Head, A number of supermarket chains have been named as co-defendants in numerous lawsuits arising from the extensive outbreak of listriosis.

It is possible that lawsuits will be consolidated into a class action.  Given the revelations relating to suboptimal plant hygiene and management. Boar’s Head will have difficulty in defending claims alleging negligence.

The initial diagnosis and traceback to the Boar’s Head plant in, Jarratt,VA. resulted in a recall of up to 7 million lbs. of product, hopefully averting further cases.