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The Independent
10-08-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Milkshakes linked to 14 deaths and 42 listeria cases in 21 states from California to New York spark lawsuits
The maker of a frozen supplemental milkshake popular among long-term care facility patients is being sued after the shakes were linked to 14 deaths and 42 cases of listeria. The supplemental shakes, sold under the brands Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial, were sold to long-term care facilities and hospitals up until the shakes were recalled in February over listeria cases linked to the products. The family of John Willis Sr., a California man who died from a listeria infection after consuming an infected shake, is now suing Lyons Magnus LLC and Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc., claiming the brand's negligence caused his wrongful death, according to the complaint. Willis was in the hospital recovering from another illness when he drank a listeria-infected supplemental shake, the law firm representing the family said in a post on their website. Willis was just one of 14 people who died from cases of listeria linked to the milkshakes. There were 42 people infected with the outbreak strain across 21 states, including Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and West Virginia. The illnesses date back to about August 2018, though investigators had struggled previously to identify the source, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said earlier this year when the shakes were voluntarily recalled. Of the 42 people, 41 were hospitalized. The deaths were reported from nine states: California, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New York, Tennessee, Texas and Washington. Most of the people infected in the outbreak were living in long-term care facilities or were hospitalized before they became sick, the law firm said. The lawyers also noted that the true number of cases in the outbreak was likely higher than reported because some people recover without medical care or are not tested for listeria. Symptoms of listeria usually start within two weeks after eating contaminated food, but can begin as early as the same day or as late as 10 weeks later, according to the FDA. Mild symptoms may include a fever, muscle aches, nausea, tiredness, vomiting, and diarrhea. If the more severe form of listeriosis develops, symptoms may include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions, the agency says.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Midtown Memphis dairy plant announces immediate closure
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Prairie Farms Dairy, a Midtown Memphis landmark for decades, is closing Friday, effective immediately. A statement released by the company says 120 employees at the plant are affected. Some employees will be retained. Illinois-based Prairie Farms will continue to distribute dairy products from centers in Memphis and Jackson, the company said. The Madison Avenue dairy has operated under a variety of owners over the years, including Forest Hill and Turner. The plant on Madison near Overton Square has operated since 1927, according to former city planner and local history blogger Josh Whitehead,. The site was previously was an amusement park called East End Park. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Listeria reported in shakes used in nursing homes, leading to hospitalizations and deaths
Frozen supplemental shakes sold to hospitals and long-term care facilities in 21 states are making people sick and already have led to 12 deaths. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration published an urgent warning instructing consumers to discard Prairie Farms Dairy's meal replacement shakes under the brands Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial. The shakes are believed to be contaminated with Listeria. So far, 38 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes have been reported. Of the 38 people for whom information is available, 37 people have been hospitalized, and 12 have died. Of the 38 people, most resided in long-term care facilities or were hospitalized prior to becoming sick. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has conducted an onsite inspection of the Prarie Farms plant in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and collected environmental and product samples. Three environmental swabs collected from the processing area tested positive for a strain of Listeria related to the one causing illnesses in this outbreak. The FDA says symptoms of Listeria usually start within two weeks after eating contaminated food but may start as early as the same day or as late as 10 weeks after. Mild symptoms may include a fever, muscle aches, nausea, tiredness, vomiting and diarrhea. With the more serious form of Listeria, symptoms may include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions. Consumers with questions may visit the Lyons Magnus website at _____
CBS News
24-02-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Listeria outbreak linked to recalled frozen shakes now blamed for 12 deaths
A listeria outbreak linked to recalled frozen supplemental nutrition shakes has infected 38 people, killing 12, according to an update on Monday from federal and state health officials. The infections, which ranged across 21 states, have been traced to recalled products manufactured by Prairie Farms Dairy at a facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Swabs collected from the plant's processing area tested positive for listeria, with the investigation ongoing, the Food and Drug Administration stated in a new alert. The following states have reported cases of listeria tied to the recalled shakes: Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and West Virginia. The ongoing outbreak includes illnesses dating back to 2018, with total 20 cases occurring this year and in 2024, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of the 38 people for whom information is available, 37 have been hospitalized and 12 deaths have been reported as of Monday. The vast majority of those who were infected with listeria reported living in a long-term care facility or being hospitalized before becoming sick, the CDC said. The death toll linked to the Prairie Farms Dairy shakes is greater than one in 2024 connected to deli meats made by Boar's Head that resulted in 10 deaths and 57 illnesses in what was labeled the worst listeria outbreak since one in 2011 linked to cantaloupe. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious, and sometimes fatal, infections in the young, frail or elderly, as well as in people with weakened immune systems. While healthy individuals may suffer from more minor symptoms, including fever, headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, the infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. Fresno, California-based food maker Lyons Magnus on Feb. 22 recalled four-ounce Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial Frozen Supplemental Shakes supplied by Prairie Farms and distributed mostly to nursing homes nationwide. The recalled products had best-by-dates of February 21, 2025, to February 21, 2026, and came in vanilla, chocolate, strawberry or strawberry banana.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Listeria reported in shakes used in Florida nursing homes, leading to hospitalizations and deaths
Frozen supplemental shakes sold to hospitals and long-term care facilities in 21 states, including Florida, are making people sick and already have led to 12 deaths. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration published an urgent warning instructing consumers to discard Prairie Farms Dairy's meal replacement shakes under the brands Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial. The shakes are believed to be contaminated with Listeria. So far, 38 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes have been reported. Of the 38 people for whom information is available, 37 people have been hospitalized, and 12 have died. It is unclear at this time if any of those who were hospitalized or died lived in Florida. Of the 38 people, most resided in long-term care facilities or were hospitalized prior to becoming sick. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has conducted an onsite inspection of the Prarie Farms plant in Fort Wayne, Ind., and collected environmental and product samples. Three environmental swabs collected from the processing area tested positive for a strain of Listeria related to the one causing illnesses in this outbreak. The FDA says symptoms of Listeria usually start within two weeks after eating contaminated food but may start as early as the same day or as late as 10 weeks after. Mild symptoms may include a fever, muscle aches, nausea, tiredness, vomiting, and diarrhea. With the more serious form of Listeria, symptoms may include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions. Consumers with questions may visit the Lyons Magnus website at South Florida Sun Sentinel health reporter Cindy Goodman can be reached at cgoodman@
