Several plant-based milks are being pulled off the shelves across Canada due to potential Listeria contamination that has resulted in illnesses. The Canadian Food Inspection agency issued the nationwide recall on Monday for 18 beverages sold by the brands Silk and Great Value. Almond, oat, coconut and cashew milks were part of the recall, which was triggered by an investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak, the CFIA said.
“The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination,” the agency said. View image in full screen Combined photo of Silk brands’ almond and oat beverages that have been recalled due to possible Listeria contamination. Photo courtesy of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Great Value’s Almond Beverage Original is part of the recall.
Photo courtesy of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Illnesses have been reported related to these recalled products. The CFIA did not specify how many people in Canada have fallen sick so far. Story continues below advertisement A food safety investigation is ongoing that may result in additional products being pulled, the CFIA said.
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