Listeria Outbreak in Canada Linked to Plant-Based Beverages
Two deaths and multiple illnesses prompt national recall of Silk and Great Value products
- Health Canada confirms 12 listeriosis cases, with two fatalities.
- Recalled products include oat, almond, and coconut beverages.
- Contaminated drinks produced in a third-party facility, investigation ongoing.
- Symptoms of listeriosis can appear up to 70 days after consumption.
- High-risk groups include the elderly, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems.