Another person has died in connection with a listeriosis outbreak linked to plant-based beverages.
Nearly 20 Silk and Great Value-brand refrigerated products were pulled from shelves on July 8.
The Public Health Agency of Canada said Monday that a third person had died in connection with the outbreak.
Twenty people in four provinces have now become ill, up from 18 two weeks ago, and the number of people hospitalized also increased to 15 from 13.
Most of those who became sick are women aged 50 or older, according to a statement from the health agency.
The first illness dates back to Aug. 2023 but most have happened between June and mid-July.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says food contaminated with listeria 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. In severe cases of illness, people may die.
Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. The infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.
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