Plant-based milk recall: Class-action lawsuits filed over Listeria outbreak

Two class-action lawsuits have been filed against the manufacturers of plant-based milks recalled in Canada over potential Listeria contamination that has left two people dead. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued the nationwide recall on July 8 for 18 beverages under the Silk and Great Value brands, manufactured by Danone Inc. and Walmart Canada Corp. The agency … Read more

What is listeriosis? The illness behind the plant-based milk recall

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Several people in Ontario have become sick with listeriosis in an outbreak that triggered a national recall of certain plant-based milks that may have been contaminated with Listeria. The Listeria bacterium is found in soil, sewage and untreated water. It can also be found in foods such as meat, … Read more

Listeria fears spur recall of T&T meat and vegetable products  – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Several meat and vegetable products from three brands are being recalled in Canada due to concerns over listeria contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued warnings on Saturday for T&T Kitchen, Kingwuu and Juewei brand items, advising consumers against consumption due to the potential risk of … Read more

Dole, President’s Choice, Fresh Express salad kits recalled due to possible Listeria

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has added more salad kits to a recall that started last week due to possible Listeria contamination. Listeria is a bacteria that can act as a parasite in its host and can cause listeriosis. Listeria can live in a food plant for several years. The latest products to be recalled … Read more

Ahead of Super Bowl Sunday, here’s all the food recalled this week in Canada – National

With Super Bowl Sunday fast approaching, a number of foods that may be a snack of choice have been recalled in Canada this week. Some are linked to a deadly Listeria outbreak in the U.S. On Friday, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recalled Fresh Express brand Salsa! Ensalada Salad Kit due to possible Listeria … Read more

Salad kits, dip recalled in Canada after deadly Listeria outbreak in U.S. – National

A deadly outbreak of Listeria in the United States has prompted a recall of salad kits and a six-layer dip in Canada. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a recall notice Wednesday for President’s Choice and Taylor Farms branded Mexican-style street corn packaged salads, and for Rojo’s black bean six-layer dip on Thursday. The salad … Read more