How health officials solved a deadly year-long listeria outbreak

Discover the year-long listeria outbreak that has caused illness and death across Canada, primarily linked to plant-based milks. Health officials faced immense challenges in tracing cases due to the bacteria's long incubation period and widespread geographic impact. Listen in as investigators utilized advanced genome sequencing to finally pinpoint the contamination source. The conversation also highlights the increasing popularity of plant-based beverages and the implications for public health.