Silk Milk Products Recalled in Canada Due to Listeria Contamination; 3 Deaths and 20 Illnesses Reported

Silk non-dairy milk products have been recalled over listeria contamination

August 2024 — Canada is facing a serious health alert as Silk non-dairy milk products, including oat and coconut varieties, have been recalled due to potential listeria contamination. The recall, which initially began in July, was expanded earlier this week after a surge in reported illnesses. The Public Health Agency of Canada has confirmed that 20 cases of listeria infection have been linked to the contaminated products, resulting in three deaths and 15 hospitalizations.

The recall affects 18 different non-dairy milk products from the American brand Silk, as well as select items from the Great Value brand. The products were distributed across multiple provinces and territories in Canada. The Public Health Agency of Canada initially issued a warning in July, advising consumers to avoid specific almond, oat, cashew, and coconut milk products due to the risk of listeria. At that time, there had been two deaths and 12 reported cases.

As of the latest update, the situation has worsened, with an additional death and more people falling ill. The majority of those affected reported consuming the recalled products.

Recalled Products

The recall includes products with specific product codes (containing 7825) and expiration dates up to and including September 27, 2024, or October 4, 2024. The affected products are:

• Great Value Almond Beverage Unsweetened Original
• Great Value Almond Beverage Original
• Great Value Almond Beverage Vanilla
• Silk Almond & Coconut Unsweetened
• Silk Almond Original
• Silk Almond Dark Chocolate
• Silk Almond Unsweetened
• Silk Almond Unsweetened Vanilla
• Silk Almond Vanilla
• Silk Coconut Original
• Silk Coconut Unsweetened
• Silk Oat Original
• Silk Oat Vanilla
• Silk Oat Dark Chocolate
• Silk Oat Unsweetened
• Silk Oat Unsweetened Vanilla
• Silk Almond & Cashew Unsweetened
• Silk Almond & Cashew Unsweetened Vanilla

Health officials are urging consumers to immediately stop consuming these products. Customers can either dispose of the recalled items or return them to the place of purchase for a refund. The Public Health Agency of Canada continues to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary.

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