Nine confirmed cases of Listeria monocytogenes in Ontario, Canada, have been linked to consumption of Silk brand plant-based beverages, according to a statement released today by the province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health.
Five of the outbreak victims have been hospitalized.
As of this writing, the Public Health Agency of Canada has not posted an outbreak investigation notice on its website, nor has it responded to our request for information.
Danone has recalled 18 products, marketed under the Silk and Great Value brand names. All of the recalled products bear a product code that includes “7825.”
List of recalled products
| Product | Size | UPC | Best before dates |
| Great Value Almond Beverage Unsweetened Original | 1.89L | 6 81131 34208 7 | Up to and including 24 OC 04 |
| Great Value Almond Beverage Original | 1.89L | 6 81131 34209 4 | Up to and including 24 OC 04 |
| Great Value Almond Beverage Vanilla | 1.89L | 6 81131 34210 0 | Up to and including 24 OC 04 |
| Silk Almond & Coconut Unsweetened | 1.89L | 0 25293 00250 0 | Up to and including 24 OC 04 |
| Silk Almond Original | 1.89L | 0 25293 00100 8 | Up to and including 24 OC 04 |
| Silk Almond Dark Chocolate | 1.89L | 0 25293 00135 0 | Up to and including 24 OC 04 |
| Silk Almond Unsweetened | 1.89L | 0 25293 00150 3 | Up to and including 24 OC 04 |
| Silk Almond Unsweetened Vanilla | 1.89L | 0 25293 00188 6 | Up to and including 24 OC 04 |
| Silk Almond Vanilla | 1.89L | 0 25293 00168 8 | Up to and including 24 OC 04 |
| Silk Coconut Original | 1.89L | 0 25293 00152 7 | Up to and including 24 OC 04 |
| Silk Coconut Unsweetened | 1.89L | 0 25293 00244 9 | Up to and including 24 SE 27 |
| Silk Oat Original | 1.75L | 0 36632 07240 5 | Up to and including 24 OC 04 |
| Silk Oat Vanilla | 1.75L | 0 36632 07241 2 | Up to and including 24 OC 04 |
| Silk Oat Dark Chocolate | 1.75L | 0 36632 07239 9 | Up to and including 24 OC 04 |
| Silk Oat Unsweetened | 1.75L | 0 36632 07532 1 | Up to and including 24 OC 04 |
| Silk Oat Unsweetened Vanilla | 1.75L | 0 56800 72749 4 | Up to and including 24 OC 04 |
| Silk Almond & Cashew Unsweetened | 1.75L | 0 36632 07235 1 | Up to and including 24 OC 04 |
| Silk Almond & Cashew Unsweetened Vanilla | 1.75L | 0 36632 07234 4 | Up to and including 24 OC 04 |
The recalled products were manufactured for Danone Canada by a third party located in Ontario and distributed nationwide.
Danone has halted all production and shipments coming from this facility until further notice, pending completion of the investigation.
What consumers need to know
The CFIA has provided the following information and advice for consumers.
- If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
- Check to see if you have recalled products
- Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
- Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.
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