Frozen Shakes Recalled After Listeria Outbreak Linked to 12 Deaths

FDA and CDC investigations trace the outbreak to Prairie Farms Dairy products distributed to long-term care facilities across 21 states.

The listeria outbreak has infected 38 people since 2018, with 12 deaths and 37 hospitalizations reported as of February 2025.
The recalled products, Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial Frozen Supplemental Shakes, were primarily distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities, not retail stores.
The FDA identified the outbreak strain in environmental samples collected from Prairie Farms Dairy's Fort Wayne, Indiana, facility.
Lyons Magnus and Sysco have issued nationwide recalls and ceased purchases from the affected facility to prevent further contamination.
Listeria poses significant risks to older adults, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems, with symptoms ranging from fever and nausea to severe neurological complications.