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Court Approves $7.5 Million Settlement Over Silk and Great Value Listeria Recall

Claims opened Friday with an Oct. 16, 2026 deadline for eligible Canadians to apply for tiered payouts that require evidence matching claimed injuries.

Overview

  • The Superior Court of Quebec approved a Canada-wide class-action settlement on April 17, 2026 and the claims process opened Friday with Concilia Services Inc. accepting submissions.
  • The settlement fund totals $7.5 million to be shared among approved claimants, not the $7.5 billion figure that appeared in at least one report and is contradicted by official notices.
  • Claimants can seek tiered compensation that ranges from about $400 for short, non-hospitalized symptoms up to $300,000 for deaths, with higher awards for hospitalization, severe complications, or permanent harm.
  • Submitting a claim requires supporting evidence that grows stricter with the payout level, from proof of purchase or a sworn declaration for minor claims to detailed medical records for serious injuries.
  • Public Health Agency of Canada data show the outbreak was linked to refrigerated plant-based beverages recalled on July 8, 2024 and that it was associated with 20 reported illnesses, 15 hospitalizations and three deaths, while defendants deny liability.