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Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Boar's Head in deadly listeria outbreak

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At least 59 people have fallen ill across 19 states in listeria outbreak linked to Boar 's Head products.

Otis Adams Jr. , 79 , from Tampa , Florida , died in early May after contracting listeriosis, lawsuit says.

Boar’s Head ham, yellow American cheese and ready-to-eat liverwurst products were linked to outbreak.

CDC : Outbreak traced back to meats sliced at delis, as well as ready to eat.