2 dead in listeria outbreak related to plant-based milk recall

Update: 

• Two people have reportedly died in connection with a nationwide recall of Silk and Great Value branded plant-based milk products. 
• The two deaths are among 12 cases of listeriosis currently under investigation, the CBC reports. 
• The two people reportedly died in Ontario. They were among 10 total cases in the province, according to the CBC. Officials are also investigating Individual cases in Quebec and Nova Scotia. 
• The Public Health Agency of Canada says those sickened with listeriosis became ill between August 2023 and early July 2024. 
• Companies recalled a variety of Silk and Great Value-branded plant-based drinks earlier this month over concerns the products were contaminated with listeria monocytogenes. 
• The recall involves certain Silk almond, oat, coconut and almond and cashew-based beverages and Great Value almond-based beverages.

Silk, Great Value recall overview: 

• Who: A variety of Silk and Great Value-branded plant-based drinks have been recalled.
• Why: The recall was initiated over concerns the plan-based drinks may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. 
• Where: The recalled plant-based drinks were sold nationwide. 

(July 15, 2024)

A variety of Silk and Great Value brand plant-based drinks have been recalled over concerns they were contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. 

The recall involves certain Great Value almond-based beverages and certain Silk almond, oat, coconut and almond and cashew-based beverages. 

Consumers are advised to check if they have the recalled plant-based drinks and to throw them  out or return them to their original place of purchase.

Retailers are advised not to serve, use, sell or distribute any of the recalled plant-based drinks. 

Great Value, Silk recall initiated following investigation findings

The recall was initiated as a result of findings from an investigation in the wake of a foodborne illness outbreak, with illnesses having been reported in connection with the consumption of the recalled Great Value and Silk-branded plant-based drinks. 

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is verifying the recalled products are being removed from the marketplace and is currently conducting a food safety investigation which may lead to additional product recalls, according to the recall. 

Consumers with more questions about the recall can contact Danone Canada by telephone at 1-866-233-5410 or by email. Those with public enquiries may call toll-free at 1-800-442-2342 or telephone at 1-613-773-2342. 

The Canadian government previously issued a recall late last year for 38 caffeine energy drinks sold under a variety of popular brand names over concerns they failed to comply with caffeine and labelling requirements. 

Are you affected by the Great Value and Silk plant-based drink recall? Let us know in the comments.

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