Silk, plant-based milk from Great Value recalled due to listeria risk

According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), a recall is currently underway for 18 types of plant-based milk products sold across Canada. 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 with a best-before date on or before October 4, 2024:

• Great Value Almond Drink Unsweetened Original (UPC6 81131 34208 7)
• Affordable almond drink original (UPC6 81131 34209 4)
• Great Value Almond Drink Vanilla (UPC6 81131 34210 0)
• Silk almond & coconut unsweetened (UPC 0 25293 00250 0)
• Silk Almond Original (UPC 0 25293 00100 8)
• Dark chocolate with silk almonds (UPC 0 25293 00135 0)
• Silk almonds unsweetened (UPC0 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 Oats Original (UPC 0 36632 07240 5)
• Silk Oat Vanilla (UPC 0 36632 07241 2)
• Silky oat chocolate (UPC 0 36632 07239 9)
• Silky oats unsweetened (UPC 0 36632 07532 1)
• Silky Oats 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 any of the almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, or other plant-based milk products listed above, immediately discard them or return them to your retailer. This recall was announced after several illnesses were reported associated with consumption of the affected beverages, prompting an investigation that resulted in a positive test for the foodborne illness.

Common symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes Symptoms of such an infection (also called listeriosis) include fever, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. In more severe cases, symptoms may include headache, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions. If you notice any of these signs after consuming any of the recalled products listed above, contact your doctor as soon as possible.

If you have any questions about this recall, please call the CFIA toll-free number at 1-800-442-2342 or email [email protected].