The CBC in Canada reported that two people in Ontario have died after being sickened with listeriosis due to cases linked to plant-based Silk beverages that prompted a recall. In an advisory, the Public Health Agency of Canada reported his death. It said 12 listeriosis cases, 10 in Ontario and one in Quebec and Nova Scotia, are under investigation. The agency says people became sick between August 2023 and early July 2024. In a statement early Thursday, Ontario's Ministry of Health confirmed both deaths occurred within the province. "The Ministry of Health is working closely with local public health agencies, Public Health Ontario, the CFIA, Health Canada, and the Public Health Agency of Canada regarding the recall of these products." Peel Public Health said it had received a report of one case that is linked to the outbreak and that the person died. The agency said the link had been made through WGS or genetic fingerprinting. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalled certain Silk and Great Value brands of oat, almond and coconut refrigerated beverages earlier in July over possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. @ https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/listeria-deaths-health-canada-1.7267291
