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Yahoo
18-05-2025
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Listeria Outbreak Linked to Frozen Drink Leads to 14 Deaths
2 more people have died after drinking frozen supplement shakes contaminated with a deadly strain of Listeria monocytogenes, bringing the total number of Listeria-related deaths to 14 before the outbreak was deemed "contained" by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC began investigating the outbreak back in 2018, and then again in 2021 and 2023 as sporadic cases of listeria-related illnesses began surfacing across the U.S. However, there was not enough information for the CDC to positively identify the source of the outbreak until October 2024 when six new illnesses were reported. In February 2025, the outbreak strain was finally identified through environmental samples obtained by the Food and Drug Administration. The samples linked the outbreak to contaminated frozen supplement shakes made by Prairie Farms Dairy Inc., which were being distributed to long-term care facilities under the Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial brands, according to the FDA. In response to the investigation, Lyons Magnus LLC voluntarily recalled the 4-ounce frozen supplemental shakes. In total, 42 people across 21 states were reportedly infected with the outbreak strain of listeria monocytogenes, according to the CDC. Of the 42 people with information available, 41 have been hospitalized, and 14 have died across 9 states. Those states include: California, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New York, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington. Most of the people affected by the outbreak were living in long-term care facilities or were hospitalized prior to becoming sick. However, the CDC also states that the true number of people affected by the outbreak was likely much higher than the number reported, and the outbreak may not have been limited to the states with known illnesses.
USA Today
16-05-2025
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- USA Today
CDC and FDA: Deaths in listeria outbreak linked to frozen supplement shakes rise to 14
CDC and FDA: Deaths in listeria outbreak linked to frozen supplement shakes rise to 14 Residents in long-term care facilities were given frozen supplement shakes found to be contaminated with a strain of Listeria monocytogenes. The outbreak sickened at least 42 and led to 14 deaths. Show Caption Hide Caption FDA will reduce food and drug inspections due to federal layoffs FDA scales back routine inspections due to support staff layoffs, prioritizing high-risk cases amid government restructuring and budget cuts. Straight Arrow News The death toll has risen in a multistate listeria outbreak linked to frozen supplement shakes, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The increase in deaths from the outbreak comes nearly three months after Lyons Magnus, a food service industry provider headquartered in Fresno, California, recalled 4-ounce cartons of Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial Frozen Supplemental Shakes for possible risk of listeria contamination. The products were produced by Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Lyons Magnus distributed the products, under the Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial brand names, throughout the U.S., primarily to long-term care facilities. The products were not sold at retail stores and none of the shakes should be available on the market, the FDA said. The FDA and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had identified 38 people who were sickened by listeria poisoning and 12 people who died across 21 states, the agencies said in February 2025. Of the 38 people sickened, 37 were hospitalized. On Friday, May 16, The CDC and FDA increased the number of deaths to 14 and the number of those sickened to 42 (41 were hospitalized). The outbreak investigation has ended, the agencies said. USA TODAY Recall Database: Search vehicle, product and food recalls Listeria outbreak investigation began in 2018 The CDC began investigating an outbreak of illnesses among residents in long-term care facilities and nursing homes in 2018 – with continued investigation of cases in 2021 and 2023 – but could not find enough evidence to identify a food culprit. When six new illnesses were reported in October 2024, the CDC reopened the investigation. In February 2025, the frozen shakes were identified as a possible cause, and the CDC took samples from Prairie Farms, which were found to contain the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes. Which states had listeria cases linked to frozen shakes? These are the 21 states the FDA and CDC reported having known listeria outbreaks related to this recall: Alabama California Colorado Connecticut Florida Illinois Indiana Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nevada New York North Carolina Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Washington West Virginia What is listeriosis or listeria poisoning? Listeriosis, or listeria poisoning, is a foodborne bacterial infection most commonly caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. About 1,600 people get sick and 260 die each year from listeriosis, according to the CDC. Most people can be infected with listeria and not become seriously ill. But infections during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or life-threatening infection of the newborn, says the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Listeriosis can also lead to cause death in people over the age of 65 or those with weakened immune systems. What are the symptoms of listeria poisoning? Signs and symptoms of listeriosis can appear as soon as hours after eating contaminated food and as long as weeks later, the USDA says. People in the higher-risk categories who experience flu-like symptoms within two months after eating contaminated food should seek medical care and tell their health care provider. Among the symptoms: Fever Fatigue Muscle aches Headache Stiff neck Confusion Loss of balance Convulsions Diarrhea Other gastrointestinal symptoms Mike Snider is a reporter on USA TODAY's Trending team. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, X and email him at mikegsnider & @ & @mikesnider & msnider@ What's everyone talking about? Sign up for our trending newsletter to get the latest news of the day
Yahoo
25-02-2025
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Deadly listeria outbreak linked to shakes used at nursing homes, hospitals. Florida impact
A nationwide recall has been issued for frozen nutritional shakes linked to a deadly listeria outbreak, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The shakes were sold to hospitals and long-term care institutions, including nursing homes. As of Feb. 24, the FDA reported 38 people had been infected in 21 states, including Florida. Twelve have died. On Feb. 22, Magnus LLC initiated a recall of 4 oz. Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial Frozen Supplemental Shakes. The shakes came in a variety of flavors, including vanilla, chocolate, strawberry and strawberry banana. Best buy dates were Feb. 21, 2025, through Feb. 21, 2026. The frozen supplemental shakes were manufactured by Prairie Farms Dairy Inc. — Prairie Farms — in Fort Wayne, Indiana, under brands Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial. The FDA is investigating the multistate outbreak of listeria in frozen supplement shakes. As of Feb. 24, a total of 38 people have been infected with the outbreak strain in 21 states, including Florida. Of the 38 people for whom information is available, 37 people have been hospitalized, and 12 deaths have been reported, the FDA reported. "The true number of sick people in this outbreak is likely higher than the number reported, and the outbreak may not be limited to the states with known illnesses," the CDC said. "This is because some people recover without medical care and are not tested for listeria. In addition, recent illnesses may not yet be reported as it usually takes 3 to 4 weeks to determine if a sick person is part of an outbreak." According to the Centers for Disease Control, the deaths associated with the outbreak occurred in: California Illinois Indiana Michigan Minnesota North Carolina New York Tennessee Texas Washington The shakes were sold nationwide to institutional settings, such as long-term care facilities, including hospitals, the FDA said. Of the 38 people for whom information is available, 34 — 89% — reported living in long-term care facilities or were hospitalized prior to becoming sick. Records reviewed from facilities indicated nutritional shakes were available to residents, the FDA said. Those infected during the outbreak ranged in age from 43 to 101, with a median age of 78, according to the CDC. There are 21 states with known listeria outbreaks related to the recall, as of Feb. 24, according to the FDA. States with cases include: Alabama California Colorado Connecticut Florida Illinois Indiana Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri North Carolina Nevada New York Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Washington West Virginia The Centers for Disease Control had previously begun tracking the same outbreak in 2018, with 20 cases cropping up throughout 2024 and 2025. "Sick people were residents in long-term care facilities and nursing homes and the likely source was a food served in those types of institutions, but there was not enough information to identify a specific food," the CDC said. "In February 2025, after traceback identified a product of interest, the outbreak strain was found in environmental samples from Prairie Farms." "Distributors and foodservice customers, including hospitals and long-term care facilities who purchased or received recalled Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial Frozen Supplemental Shakes should not sell or serve these products," the FDA said. "Carefully clean and sanitize any surfaces or containers that they touched and follow FDA's safe handling and cleaning advice to reduce the risk of cross-contamination. Listeria can survive in refrigerated temperatures and can easily spread to other foods and surfaces." Listeria are bacteria that can contaminate many foods, the CDC said. People who eat contaminated food can get infected with the bacteria. "The disease-causing bacteria can be found in many places, including soil, water, sewage, rotting vegetation, and animals," the FDA said. Signs and symptoms of listeriosis depend on the person infected, and the body part affected, according to the Centers for Disease Control. "Listeriaare most likely to harm pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems." According to the Mayo Clinic, if you develop a listeria infection, symptoms could include: Fever Chills Muscle aches Nausea Diarrhea "Symptoms might begin a few days after you've eaten contaminated food, but it can take 30 days or more before the first signs and symptoms of infection begin," the Mayo Clinic said. If the listeria infection spreads to your nervous system, signs and symptoms can include: Headache Stiff neck Confusion or changes in alertness Loss of balance Convulsions Especially for those in high-risk groups, the CDC offers the following suggestions to avoid the listeria bacteria found in food. Do not eat: Unpasteurized soft cheeses, such as queso fresco and brie. Unheated cheeses sliced at a deli. Unheated deli meat, cold cuts, hot dogs, and fermented or dry sausages. Premade deli salads, such as coleslaw and potato, tuna, or chicken salad. Refrigerated pâté or meat spreads. Refrigerated smoked fish. Raw or lightly cooked sprouts. Cut melon left out for more than 2 hours. One hour if it's exposed to temperatures hotter than 90 degrees. Cut melon in refrigerator for more than a week. Raw (unpasteurized) milk, yogurt, and ice cream. This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Listeria causes FDA recall in supplement shakes at hospitals
Yahoo
25-02-2025
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Listeria outbreak linked to 12 deaths as nutritional shakes recalled
Feb. 24 (UPI) -- A listeria outbreak linked to frozen nutritional milkshakes is to blame for 12 deaths and dozens of hospitalizations, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration confirmed Monday following an investigation that spanned seven years. The FDA confirmed, along with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, that 38 people across 21 states were sickened by the Lyons Magnus and Sysco Imperial products. On Saturday, Lyons Magnus issued a voluntary recall of 4 oz. packs of Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial Frozen Supplemental Shakes. The recall comes after Indiana manufacturer Prairie Farms issued its own recall. "As soon as Lyons Magnus learned of the issue, it took immediate action to halt the purchase of all products from the affected Prairie Farms facility, notify customers and ensure that impacted products were removed from distribution nationally," the company said in a statement. The CDC began investigating the listeria outbreak in long-term care facilities in 2018, but said Monday it was unable to determine a cause until now. The same outbreak was investigated again in 2021 and 2023. After six new cases were reported in October, the investigation was reopened. The strain of bacteria was found in Prairie Farms samples this month. Most of the people impacted by the listeria outbreak were living in long-term care facilities or were hospitalized before becoming sick. The 17 shake products, which include ReadyCare and Imperial frozen shakes in vanilla, chocolate, strawberry and banana with "best buy" dates, are listed on the FDA's recall website. Anyone in possession of a recalled shake should toss it and all areas that may have come into contact with the product should be thoroughly cleaned. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections in children, pregnant women, elderly people and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include high fever, headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Listeria is the third leading cause of death for foodborne illness in the United States. It kills approximately 260 people a year. The 12 people who died after contracting listeria linked to the shakes were from California, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New York, Tennessee, Texas and Washington. "Sysco expresses our most sincere condolences to those affected by this outbreak and their families," the company said. "Food safety is and will continue to be our top priority, and our focus will always be on improving these programs that protect our customers and our communities from foodborne illnesses."
Yahoo
25-02-2025
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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 _____
