Silk and Great Value Almond Milk, Oat Milk and More Recalled in Canada Due to Listeria Risk

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There’s an active recall on 18 types of plant-based milk products sold across Canada, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. This is due to a Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

The two brands affected by this recall are Silk and Great Value, Walmart’s generic brand. The following flavors and variations are being recalled, all of which display a best-by date on or before October 4, 2024:

  • Great Value Almond Beverage Unsweetened Original (UPC 6 81131 34208 7)
  • Great Value Almond Beverage Original (UPC 6 81131 34209 4)
  • Great Value Almond Beverage Vanilla (UPC 6 81131 34210 0)
  • Silk Almond & Coconut Unsweetened (UPC 0 25293 00250 0)
  • Silk Almond Original (UPC 0 25293 00100 8)
  • Silk Almond Dark Chocolate (UPC 0 25293 00135 0)
  • Silk Almond Unsweetened (UPC 0 25293 00150 3)
  • Silk Almond Unsweetened Vanilla (UPC 0 25293 00188 6)
  • Silk Almond Vanilla (UPC 0 25293 00168 8)
  • Silk Coconut Original (UPC 0 25293 00152 7)
  • Silk Coconut Unsweetened (UPC 0 25293 00244 9)
  • Silk Oat Original (UPC 0 36632 07240 5)
  • Silk Oat Vanilla (UPC 0 36632 07241 2)
  • Silk Oat Chocolate (UPC 0 36632 07239 9)
  • Silk Oat Unsweetened (UPC 0 36632 07532 1)
  • Silk Oat Unsweetened Vanilla (UPC 0 56800 72749 4)
  • Silk Almond & Cashew Unsweetened (UPC 0 36632 07235 1)
  • Silk Almond & Cashew Unsweetened Vanilla (UPC 0 36632 07234 4)

If you have one of the above almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk or other plant-based milk products, dispose of it immediately or return it to your place of purchase. This recall was announced after multiple illnesses were reported to be associated with the consumption of the affected beverages, which led to an investigation that resulted in a positive test of the foodborne illness.

Common symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection (aka listeriosis) include fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. In more severe cases, symptoms may include headache, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions. If you are experiencing any of these signs after consuming one of the above recalled products, contact your health care provider as soon as possible.

For questions regarding this recall, contact the CFIA’s toll-free number at 1-800-442-2342 or email information@inspection.gc.ca.

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  1. Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Various Silk and Great Value brand plant based refrigerated beverages recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes.

  2. U.S. Food & Drug Administration. Listeria (Listeriosis).

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