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Ontario Plant-Based Milk Facility Fails to Meet Listeria Prevention Standards, Leading to Outbreak: CFIA

  • An Ontario facility producing plant-based milk failed to follow Health Canada’s listeria prevention protocols, leading to a contamination outbreak with 20 infections and three deaths across multiple provinces.
  • The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) found gaps in environmental and product-testing practices, prompting a review of safety measures.
  • Production remains suspended until facility renovations satisfy CFIA requirements to prevent future risks.