CDC, FDA and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections occurring from 2018 to 2025 linked to Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial brands frozen supplemental shakes. Many people in this outbreak lived in long-term care facilities or were hospitalized before becoming sick. The recalled products were distributed to institutional settings, such as hospitals and long-term care facilities, and were not available for retail sale. This investigation is ongoing, please see the CDC and FDA websites for the most up-to-date information.
- CDC Food Safety Alert: Listeria Outbreak Linked to Supplement Shakes
- FDA Outbreak Investigation: Outbreak Investigation of Listeria monocytogenes: Frozen Supplemental Shakes (February 2025) | FDA
- FDA Recall: Lyons Magnus Recalls Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial Frozen Supplemental Shakes Manufactured by Third Party Because of Possible Health Risk | FDA
In Washington
Quick Facts
- Cases: 1
- Hospitalizations: 1
- Deaths: 1
- Status: Ongoing
- Recall: Yes
Updates
2/25/25: As of February 24th, 2025 there are 38 cases in 21 states across the US with illness dates ranging from September 2018 to January 2025. Washington state had one case in 2018.
Recall
- Lyons Magnus Recalls Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial Frozen Supplemental Shakes Manufactured by Third Party Because of Possible Health Risk | FDA
- Frozen supplemental shakes, manufactured by Prairie Farms Dairy Inc. (“Prairie Farms”) in Fort Wayne, IN, under brands Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial within shelf-life.
- The recalled products were distributed to institutional settings, such as hospitals and long-term care facilities, and were not available for retail sale.
Advice to Consumers
- Do not eat any recalled products. Throw them away or return them to where you bought them.
- Clean your refrigerator, containers, and surfaces that may have touched the recalled products. Listeria can survive in the refrigerator and can easily spread to other foods and surfaces.
- Call a healthcare provider right away if you have these symptoms after eating recalled products.
- Pregnant people: Fever, muscle aches, and tiredness. Your illness may be mild, but Listeria can cause pregnancy loss or premature birth. It can also cause serious illness or death in newborns.
- Other people may have: Headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions, in addition to fever, muscle aches, and tiredness.
Advice to Facilities
- Do not sell or serve recalled supplement shakes.
- Follow FDA's safe handling and cleaning advice if you sold or served recalled products.
Outbreak-Specific Resources
- CDC Food Safety Alert: Listeria Outbreak Linked to Supplement Shakes
- FDA Outbreak Investigation: Outbreak Investigation of Listeria monocytogenes: Frozen Supplemental Shakes (February 2025) | FDA
- FDA Recall: Lyons Magnus Recalls Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial Frozen Supplemental Shakes Manufactured by Third Party Because of Possible Health Risk | FDA
About Listeria
Listeria bacteria are found in the environment and can spread from contaminated food to surfaces. Listeria can grow on foods kept in the refrigerator for several days. The bacteria are easily killed by heating food to a high temperature (165°F).
Although healthy, non-pregnant individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria monocytogenes is especially harmful to people who are 65 years or older, people with a weakened immune system, and women who are pregnant,
To Prevent Listeriosis Infection
- Avoid unpasteurized (raw) milk or foods made from unpasteurized milk.
- Thoroughly cook raw meat, such as beef, pork, or poultry.
- Wash raw vegetables thoroughly before eating.
- Keep uncooked meats separate from vegetables and from cooked foods and ready-to-eat foods.
- Wash hands, knives, and cutting boards after handling uncooked foods.
More Resources
To report a suspected foodborne illness or file a complaint about unsafe food handling practices at a restaurant, contact your local health department.