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$6.5M Settlement Proposed in Deadly Listeriosis Outbreak

11/22/2025

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A $6.5 million settlement over a listeriosis outbreak linked to Silk Canada and Great Value plant milks involves Danone Inc., Walmart Canada Corp., and Intact Insurance Company, awaiting Superior Court of Quebec approval on January 26.
The outbreak began in July 2024 and caused three deaths.
Compensation will range from $400 to $300,000 based on symptom severity.
The settlement denies wrongdoing and seeks a nationwide resolution of the claims.

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A $6.5 million settlement over a listeriosis outbreak linked to Silk Canada and Great Value plant milks involves Danone Inc., Walmart Canada Corp., and Intact Insurance Company, awaiting Superior Court of Quebec approval on January 26.
The outbreak began in July 2024 and caused three deaths.
Compensation will range from $400 to $300,000 based on symptom severity.
The settlement denies wrongdoing and seeks a nationwide resolution of the claims.