27-02-2025
Frozen Shakes Recalled Over Listeria Infections Kill 12
Frozen nutritional drinks are being recalled over listeria contamination.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have made several public safety announcements about this outbreak since it was discovered in October 2024.
Here's a list of products included in the recall.
Frozen shakes manufactured by Prairie Farms Dairy Inc. are being recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over listeria concerns. The outbreak has left 38 people sick, 37 hospitalized, and 12 dead, according to an updated FDA product recall alert.
The FDA says the nutritional supplement shakes are behind the recent run of infections impacting those between the ages of 43-101 the hardest. The majority of those who required hospitalization told local and state public health officials that they had either spent time in a hospital setting or were living in a long-term care facility prior to coming down with symptoms, according to a statement on the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.
The CDC says that the Prairie Farms drinks are served in these settings under other brand names like Sysco Imperial and Lyons ReadyCare, and that the recalled items have been shipped directly to foodservice customers and distributors, and are unlikely to be on consumer shelves. But, if you believe you have impacted product, do not consume it and throw it out immediately.
The recalled items include 4 oz. Frozen Supplemental Shakes that feature best buy dates of 02/21/25 to 02/21/2026 (although some may not feature dates at all), and the recall includes the following flavors:
Vanilla
Chocolate
Strawberry
Strawberry Banana
The FDA says cases tied to these nutritional drinks have been documented in 21 states, including Alabama, California, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Washington state. You can find a complete list of the states included in the outbreak by visiting the FDA's website.
According to the CDC, the initial outbreak likely started with illnesses investigated in 2018. The agency was unable to determine the cause of the infection at the time, and they struggled with similar outbreaks again in 2021 and 2023. Then six new listeria infections popped up at the end of 2024, which is when the agency made a breakthrough.
'CDC reopened the investigation in October 2024 after six new illnesses were reported,' the agency said in a statement on its website. 'In February 2025 after traceback identified a product of interest, the outbreak strain was found in environmental samples from Prairie Farm.'
While listeria outbreaks aren't always fatal, some people may become very ill. That's especially true for anyone with pre-existing conditions or a weakened immune system, and the elderly.
According to the FDA, listeria symptoms may include:
Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
Muscle aches
Fever
Fatigue
Stiff neck
Confusion
Headache
Convulsions
Loss of balance
While the products involved in this outbreak have been identified and recalled, the CDC cautions that the actual number of infections tied to this outbreak is likely higher than what is currently being reported.
Not only that, but the infections may also extend to states not included in the current alert, since some people may not be symptomatic yet, and others may not seek medical care or may not be tested for listeria by their doctor.
Consumers with additional questions about the outbreak are advised to contact the company directly by emailing frozenshakerecall@ or visiting the company's website.
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