National· August 16, 2026 at 06:16 p.m.
Expired Coconut Milk Aids Investigation into Deadly Listeria Outbreak
Key takeaways
- The Listeria outbreak was traced to a plant-based milk producer in Pickering, Ontario
- Expired coconut milk provided crucial evidence linking the contaminated product to the outbreak
- Investigators have not identified the specific plant-based milk producer
Investigators have traced a deadly Listeria outbreak in 2024 to a plant-based milk producer in Pickering, Ontario. The breakthrough came when an open container of expired coconut beverage was found during an investigation, providing crucial evidence that linked the contaminated product to the outbreak.
The discovery of the expired coconut milk helped investigators pinpoint the source of the outbreak, which resulted in several illnesses and deaths. The specific plant-based milk producer has not been identified.
'This case highlights the importance of food safety regulations and the diligence of investigators in tracking down the sources of such outbreaks,' said a spokesperson for the health authority involved.
