Boar’s Head Meat Claimed Holocaust Survivor’s Life: Lawsuit

A Virginia family is grieving the loss of a beloved family member who died after consuming deli meat from a Boar’s Head.

Boar’s Head Recall and Listeria Outbreak

The tragic incident is part of a larger listeria outbreak that has claimed multiple lives across the country. Last month, Boar’s Head issued a massive recall of 7 million pounds of deli meats after a liverwurst sample tested positive for listeria, a dangerous bacteria that can cause severe illness and death. The recall affected over 70 products, including liverwurst, ham, beef salami, and bologna, all manufactured at the company’s plant in Virginia. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been closely monitoring the outbreak. Earlier this month, the CDC confirmed that three people had died as a result of the listeria contamination linked to Boar’s Head Deli meats. On Tuesday, it was revealed that the third victim was 88-year-old Gunter Garshon Morgenstein, a resident of Virginia after his family spoke to local news outlet WVEC.

Holocaust Survivor’s Life Ends in Tragedy

Gunter Garshon Morgenstein’s life was marked by resilience and survival. Born in Germany, he was a Holocaust survivor who had lived through unimaginable hardships. His son, Garshon Morgenstein, shared with WVEC that his father had a deep connection to his European roots, which was reflected in his love for certain foods, particularly lunch meats like liverwurst.

“He always ate lunch meat, always Boar’s Head,” Garshon Morgenstein said, recounting his father’s long-standing preference for the brand. Despite not sharing his father’s taste for liverwurst, Garshon emphasized how much his father enjoyed the product, a staple in his diet due to his European upbringing.

The family’s heartbreak is compounded by the fact that such an extraordinary life, filled with remarkable experiences, was cut short by something as seemingly innocuous as a routine meal. According to his son, Gunter fell ill on July 8 and passed away 10 days later. It was only after reviewing his father’s shopping receipts that Garshon realized the connection between the Boar’s Head deli meat and his father’s sudden illness.

Family Seeks Justice and Warns Public

The Morgenstein family is not only mourning their loss but also taking action to prevent others from suffering the same fate. They are pursuing legal action against Boar’s Head and have issued a warning to the public about the dangers of consuming the company’s products. The family’s message is clear: the recall is still active, and the threat posed by the contaminated meat is very real.

The CDC has confirmed that the recall remains in effect as of August 8, with 43 reported illnesses and three deaths linked to the listeria outbreak. The contaminated meat was distributed to stores nationwide, underscoring the widespread nature of the risk.