Case name:
National class action against Danone Canada and Wal-Mart Canada Corp. concerning various Silk and Great Value brand plant based refrigerated beverages recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
Quebec Superior Court file #:
500-06-001321-245
The issue:
On July 8, 2024, the Public Health Agency of Canada issued a national recall titled: “Various Silk and Great Value brand plant based refrigerated beverages recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes” accessible here. The Agency notably warns the Canadian public not to consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute the recalled products sold/distributed by Danone Canada and Wal-Mart Canada listed here.
According to the Agency, “Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die”.
On July 17, 2024, the Agency confirmed that the outbreak investigation is ongoing. The public health notice will be updated as the investigation evolves on the Agency’s website, accessible by clicking here. As of July 17, 2024, the Agency has reported 12 illnesses across Canada, including 2 deaths related to the outbreak. On July 18, 2024, the Plaintiff filed a national class action against Danone Canada and Wal-Mart Canada (a copy of which is available below).
Class:
All persons in Canada who purchased or ingested the Silk Canada Products or Great Value Products subject to the Recall initiated by Danone Canada on July 8, 2024, including those who have suffered any physical and/or psychological harm as a result thereof, and their successors, assigns, family members, and dependants.
Remedies sought:
The purpose of this class action is to obtain compensatory, moral and punitive damages, as well as damages from trouble and inconvenience, on behalf of all Class members, including but not limited to damages related to hospitalization, illness and/or death.
Status:
Settlement approval hearing scheduled for January 26, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in room 15.04 of the Montreal Courthouse. You can also attend virtually via TEAMS by clicking here. Please visit the settlement website for important documents and information: www.PlantBeverages-Settlement.com.
