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26-02-2025
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Multi-State Shake Recall Results in 'Deadly' Listeria Outbreak—Here's What to Know
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working together with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in collaboration with state and local partners to investigate illnesses in a multi-state outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections. The outbreak has been linked to Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial Frozen Supplemental Shakes, both of which were manufactured by Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. within the Prairie Farms facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana. On February 22, 2025 Lyons Magnus LLC recalled 4-ounce containers of Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial Frozen Supplemental Shakes. However, as of February 24, a total of 38 people from 21 states have already been infected with the Listeria outbreak. Of those 38 people, 37 have been hospitalized and 12 confirmed dead. 😋😋 🍳🍔 While the FDA has conducted an onsite inspection resulting in the collection of environmental and product samples, three of those samples have already tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. A Whole Genome Sequencing analysis conducted by the team also determined that the Listeria detected in the samples is, in fact, closely related to the strain of Listeria currently causing illnesses across the country. Related: What we know as of right now is the frozen supplemental shakes under the Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial brand names were sold to institutional food service settings nationwide, such as long-term care facilities and hospitals. While the status of the recall is still 'ongoing,' additional information can be found in the recall notice provided by Lyons Magnus LLC, as well as a list of the products in question. Listeria infections are no joke. Symptoms usually start within two weeks after consuming contaminated food and may start as early as the same day or as late as 10 weeks after. Mild symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, nausea, tiredness, vomiting and diarrhea, while more severe symptoms may include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions. Related: Distributors and food service customers alike who purchased or received any of the recalled products mentioned above should not sell or serve these products. Additionally, all surfaces or containers that may have touched the contaminated products should be carefully cleaned and sanitized before using further. Listeria can easily survive in refrigerated temperatures and will absolutely spread to other foods and surfaces. While the FDA has provided its own safe handling and cleaning advice to help consumers reduce the risk of cross-contamination, those most at-risk should still take extreme caution. Pregnant women and newborns, adults aged 65 or older and those with weakened immune systems are most susceptible to infection. Those who feel they might be experiencing symptoms should reach out to a healthcare provider right away. Up Next:
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25-02-2025
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Deadly Listeria outbreak reaches Washington as CDC warns of supplement shakes
This story was originally published on The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging people to check their supplement shakes after a Listeria outbreak. So far, 12 people have died and 37 have been hospitalized across the U.S. One person in Washington is sick. However, the CDC noted many of the people impacted by the outbreak lived in long-term care facilities or were hospitalized before becoming sick. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the shakes come from the brands ReadyCare and Sysco, under the company Lyons Magnus LLC, which said it recalled all of the potentially affected products. Lyons Magnus LLC announced the recall of 4 oz. Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial Frozen Supplemental Shakes on Saturday, as reported by the FDA. There are a total of 17 recalled products, to view each best-by-date, visit the FDA's website. Related from MyNorthwest: Could that salmon in your freezer contain Listeria? What to do with a potentially Listeria-infected product The CDC says if someone has a recalled product, throw it out or return it. People should also clean their refrigerators, containers and surfaces as Listeria can survive in refrigerators and can easily spread to other foods, according to health officials. 'It is common for Listeria outbreaks to last several years because it is an incredibly hardy germ that can survive on surfaces for long periods of time,' the CDC wrote in an email to KIRO Newsradio. Officials also urge people to call a healthcare provider immediately if they suffer from a headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions, in addition to fever, muscle aches and tiredness after eating a recalled product. 'Listeria is especially harmful to pregnant women, people 65 or older, and people with weakened immune systems,' the CDC wrote on its website. 'This is because Listeria is more likely to spread beyond their gut to other parts of their body, resulting in a severe condition known as invasive listeriosis.' To view a map of infected states, visit the CDC's website.
