Maple Leaf Foods' 2008 Listeria Apology

In 2008, Maple Leaf Foods, a major Canadian meat company, recalled $20 million worth of deli meats after a Listeria outbreak traced to its Toronto plant caused 23 deaths and multiple illnesses across Canada. The contamination was confirmed through lab testing, prompting public health alerts and widespread concern. CEO Michael McCain publicly accepted responsibility in a televised apology.

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