Plant-based milks facility did not follow listeria prevention protocol: CFIA
“All necessary action was taken by the establishment to resolve the complaints,” the CFIA says. The agency also noted it's the first time plant-based beverages have been linked to listeria illness in Canada.
Holland called the outbreak a “tragedy."
"It's imperative that we shut any deficiencies and understand what went wrong," he said.
The CFIA says this outbreak shows that “new risks” emerge as scientific evidence evolves, and that its inspector general has launched a review of the circumstances surrounding the recall to identify and eliminate similar risks from taking place at other facilities.
Production at the Joriki plant will remain paused until the CFIA is satisfied with renovations to the facility. Attempts to reach Joriki through the facility's website were not successful.
A spokesperson for Danone said it is reviewing the CFIA's findings and is committed to navigating the path forward with transparency and care.
-With files from David Cummings in Ottawa
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