Deadly Listeria Outbreak Tied to Recalled Frozen Shakes Sold to Care Facilities

FDA and CDC investigate ongoing outbreak linked to Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial shakes, with 11 deaths and 38 illnesses across 21 states since 2018.

The FDA has issued a nationwide recall of frozen supplemental shakes sold under the Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial brands due to a listeria outbreak.
The outbreak has resulted in 38 confirmed illnesses, 37 hospitalizations, and 11 deaths across 21 states, primarily affecting patients in nursing homes and hospitals.
The listeria cases date back to 2018, with 20 cases reported in 2024 and 2025, and the outbreak remains ongoing as investigations continue.
Listeria poses significant risks to older adults, pregnant people, and those with weakened immune systems, causing symptoms ranging from fever and muscle aches to severe neurological complications.
This is the second major foodborne illness outbreak of 2025, following a January recall of Canadian-imported pastries linked to salmonella infections.