Company recalls supplemental shakes linked to Listeria outbreak that has killed 11 people

Lyons Magnus LLC is recalling Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial Frozen Supplemental Shakes because laboratory evidence has shown them to be linked to a Listeria outbreak that has killed 11 people.

Lyons Magnus is taking this action in response to a recall of the products by their manufacturer, Prairie Farms Dairy Inc. from the Prairie Farms facility in Fort Wayne, IN.

Lyons Magnus handled distribution of the recalled products, which were manufactured and supplied to Lyons Magnus by Prairie Farms. The recalled products were distributed primarily to long-term care facilities and were not available for retail sale. 

The recalled products were distributed throughout the United States and packed in 4-ounce cartons under the Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial brand names. The top of the cartons have printing that identifies the Lot Code and Best By Date for these products. A chart listing all recalled products is provided below.

There is concern that some of the products may still be on hand at facilities because they do not expire until 2026.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with Prairie Farms, Sysco, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. According to a statement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, there have been 38 illnesses associated with the strain of Listeria monocytogenes that have contaminated these products. Eleven people have died in the outbreak.

Anyone who has a recalled product in his or her possession should quarantine the recalled products. Consumers with questions may visit the Lyons Magnus website at ***.lyonsmagnus.com

The following products are included in the recall:

About Listeria infections
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any recalled product and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about the possible Listeria exposure.

Also, anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop. 

Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses. 

Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people such as cancer patients who have weakened immune systems are particularly at risk of serious illnesses, life-threatening infections, other complications and death. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.

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