In the wake of a deadly Listeria infection, there is a widespread recall on frozen nutrition shakes across the United States. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating the Listeria outbreak. The shakes were manufactured by a third party facility for Lyons Magnus.
Listeria Monocytogenes: What you need to know
Listeria Monocytogenes This dangerous bacteria poses a serious health threat, particularly to populations that are vulnerable. This includes young children, elderly adults and people with compromised immunity systems. The bacteria that causes infections. Listeria It can even be fatal. According to reports, the current outbreak is a result of a virus. CDC The following are some examples of how to get started: FDA resourcesIncludes cases from 2018 with 20 reported cases in 2024-2025.
The situation is especially concerning, as the products that are being recalled often contain ingredients used by people who require supplemental nutrition due to medical conditions. This makes them more susceptible to Listeria contamination.
What frozen nutritional shakes are under recall?
A recall was initiated by the FDA on February 22, 2020, for specific 4-oz. The Lyons ReadyCare brand and Sysco Empire brands produce frozen supplementary shakes. According to Lyons Magnus, these recalled shakes were primarily distributed to long-term care facilities nationwide and were *not* available for retail purchase by the general public. FDA confirms that this “nationwide distribution” was confirmed.
The following is a complete list of recalled products.
- ReadyCare Frozen Vanilla Shake
- ReadyCare Frozen Chocolate Shake
- ReadyCare Frozen Strawberry Shake
- ReadyCare Vanilla Frozen Shake NSA No Sugar Added
- ReadyCare Strawberry Shake NSA – No Sugar Added
- ReadyCare Frozen Chocolate Shake Plus
- ReadyCare Strawberry Shake Plus
- ReadyCare Frozen Vanilla Shake Plus
- ReadyCare Strawberry Banana Shake NSA – No Sugar Added
- ReadyCare Chocolate Frozen Shake (No Sugar Added).
- Imperial Frozen Vanilla Shake
- Imperial Frozen Chocolate Shake
- Imperial Frozen Strawberry Shake
- Imperial Frozen Vanilla Shake NSA – No Sugar Added
- Imperial Frozen Strawberry NSA (No Sugar Added).
- Imperial Frozen Strawberry Banana Shake NSA – No Sugar Added
- Imperial Frozen chocolate shake NSA (No Sugar added)
Listeria Outbreak’s Impact on Hospitalizations and Deaths
The FDA reported that as of February 24th, 2025 there were 38 people in the U.S. who had been exposed to the Listeria outbreak strain. 37 out of the 38 individuals with known information were hospitalized and twelve deaths are reported. The CDC suggests that the *total* number of individuals affected by this Listeria outbreak is likely *higher* than reported. Why? Many people with Listeria infection recover and don’t seek medical care, so they aren’t tested.
The Source Traced: How to Identify the Contamination
According to the FDA, the most likely source of Listeria contamination is a facility owned by a third party, Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc., in Fort Wayne, Indiana. A site inspection investigation by the FDA There is a presence in the room Listeria Monocytogenes Three swabs were taken from the Fort Wayne processing area. FDA reports confirmed that further testing revealed an underlying genetic connection between Listeria in the samples tested and the strains causing illness in the current outbreak.
The aforementioned is a public statementLyons Magnus, which is committed to the safety of consumers, stated that “as soon as we learned about the problem, we immediately took action to stop the purchase of any products produced by the Prairie Farms affected facility. We also notified customers and made sure the impacted products had been removed from national distribution.”
Listeria Outbreak: Geographical Impact on States
Listeria outbreaks have been linked to 21 states by the FDA: Alabama, California Colorado Connecticut Florida Illinois Indiana Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri North Carolina Nevada New York Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Washington West Virginia
Understand Listeria: Symptoms and risks of Listeriosis
Listeria Monocytogenes Listeria is caused by the bacteria. The CDC Invasive listeriosis symptoms can include fever and flu-like symptoms, such as fatigue, muscle pains and aches, headache, stiffness of the neck, and confusion. Listeria infections are relatively rare but approximately 1,600 U.S. residents fall ill each year. Consult your doctor if you’re concerned about exposure.