Two major brands of , including Silk, are being recalled in Canada due to fears they may be contaminated with listeria. As of Aug. 12, the reported 20 people had been sickened across four provinces and territories in connection with the outbreak.
The agency also reported 15 hospitalizations and three deaths as part of the listeria outbreak. Back in July, the agency warned the public that Silk and Great Value brands of , oat, cashew and coconut non-dairy milks were being recalled due to possible contamination with listeria, a bacteria that can cause severe illness among certain groups. The recall includes 18 specific products.
People who were sickened in this outbreak reported symptoms between August 2023 and mid-July 2024. Many of those who got sick reported consuming the recalled non-dairy beverages, the . The recall includes brands, including Silk almond and coconut milks.
All of the affected non-dairy beverages have product codes containing 7825, according to the government's notice. They also have best-by dates up to and including Sept. 27, 2024, or Oct.
4, 2024, depending on the product. Specifically, the recalled products are: If you purchased any of the recalled products, you should not consume them, the public health alert says. Instead, throw them out or return to them to the store where they were purchased.
If you're not sure if your product is included in the recall, contact the retailer where it was purchased, the alert advises. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that causes listeriosis, a type of foodborne illness. For most people, the symptoms of an intestinal listeria infection will and include diarrhea and vomiting, according to the .
This kind of listeria typically starts within 24 hours of consuming the affected food and dissipates within three days. However, listeria can also cause a more severe invasive illness, which is especially dangerous for certain groups. The symptoms of invasive listeria illness include fever and flu-like muscle aches and fatigue, the CDC says.
This type of listeria can start within two weeks of eating the affected food and poses particular risks for pregnant people, older adults, newborns and people with weakened immune systems. In pregnant people, listeria infection can lead to stillbirth, miscarriage or premature delivery and can cause a life-threatening infection in the newborn, the CDC explains. Meanwhile, the U.
S. is dealing with its own . More than 40 people have been sickened in 13 states as part of this outbreak, according to the .
Of those, 43 were hospitalized and three have died. And earlier this summer, more than were recalled in the U.S.
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